Senior Cost Control Engineer

Job Purpose

To prepare budgets and track actual costs to identify project expense over- and under-runs, trends, areas of inefficiency and opportunities for project cost improvement. Ensure the timely issuance of Cost Control Reports.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Interact with the team to ensure the input needed to perform the job and provide support and assistance in performing their tasks.
• Study the project file and prepare the required analysis and breakdowns.
• Generate projects' monthly cost control reports according to the company's standard form and associated back-up.
• Provide ad-hoc cost reports when required.
• Analyze project expenses by trade and compare them to budget.
• Analyze material purchase orders compared to budget as part of the review process for the monthly reports.
• Monitor the status and actual cost for labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Disseminate budget information to all operating groups, providing clarification and additional information where required.
• Provide ongoing technical support to the construction team.
• Review project invoice status on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and support the provision and analysis of any costs related to variations and claims.
• Attend periodic meetings with the Project Management Team to discuss issues related to the cost report (minimum monthly).
• Fulfill all the requirements of the Cost Control International Department regarding the department database.
• Prepare the project cost plan, project cash flow (both reviewed monthly), and the project close-out report.
• Follow up on the Productivity Team and issue the monthly reports.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior cost controllers within the team.
• Handle related special assignments if required.
• Ensure the employee works according to the company's HSE policies and regulations and is fully aware of the job risk assessment and environmental aspects.

Minimum Qualification & Requirements

• Education: BSc Engineering.
• Professional certification: PMP, PRMG or CCE certificate is preferred.
• Work experience: 5-7 years in a related field.
• Language: good command of English.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Oracle knowledge.