Senior Cost Engineer

The focus of this position will working within the regional Project Controls function directly supporting Projects in the creation updating and analysis of cost management tools in a manor aiding Project management review decision making and forecasting.

Cost Tracker

• Update cost tracker based on schedule updates/ changes

• Maintain Project Forecast

• Update with actual billed i.e PM&E etc

• Add any additional non-reimbursable costs

• Update VO LS rate if changes (this will increase as more VOs get closed out/ added)

• Support Finance analyst with queries

• Regular cost tracking meeting

• Assist with Cost analysis & closing of any activity codes

• Assist cost analysis with Revenue allocation

VOs

• Maintain VO tracker

• Create new VOs for reimbursable costs

• Update/ rewrite VOs if new costs incurred/ requests have changed

• Draft & finalise VOs - once internally reviewed.

• Attach appropriate backup (quotes invoices etc) & approvals make sure all is saved in VO folder too.

• Get internal approval (PM) for VO.

• Hold weekly VO/ Cost Meeting with client and have clear actions in place to discuss.

• Get external approval (client to sign off in weekly meeting)

• Ensure PO coverage to Bill complete VOs.

• Collate and attach all Back up inc 3^rd party signed timesheets email approvals DPRS and send to QtC alongside signed VO so billing process can begin.

Timesheets

• Populate PM&E Onshore Readiness & VO timesheets

• Create VO timesheet for increased personnel in-country i.e. above personnel in personnel uplift rate

• Review TS in meeting with cllient and get signed off

• Use GM reports for charging travel/ mob days

Billing

• Create commercial summary where appropriate & get PM to sign off

• Send QtC Billing request with all back up in a clear manner

• Ensure PO coverage (I maintain a PO analysis to keep on top of this)

• Answer any QtC queries and be point of contact between QtC & client

• Send Draft invoice to client for approval

• Send client confirmation to Billing so they can complete & send out final invoice

• Update S/sheets & VO tracker with invoice # and ensure copy of invoice is saved on SP.

• Hold weekly meeting with QtC and have clear actions in place to discuss.

POs

• Maintain PO analysis

• If uplift/ new PO is required provide estimates as early as possible for client to action

• Once commercial review & sign off the PO confirm the order in client system.

Additional

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Project Controls Lead Eastern Hemisphere

• Must have a minimum three (3) years of experience in cost engineering

• Must have three (3) years experience and responsibility of project cost management and reporting in an industrial environment throughout a projects typical life cycle (Sales Engineering Procurement Testing and Offshore Execution)

DESIRED

• Experience with Enovia and PeopleSoft

• Profiecient with Microsoft Excel: expertise in complex formulas and functions pivot tables macros

• Knowledge of integrating Primavera P6 with other enterprise systems such as enterprise resource planning software.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Comprehensive understanding of project management principles methodologies and best practices.

• Ability to evaluate project performance identify variances and propose corrective actions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Abillity to effectively communicate in English with project managers engineers and stakeholders both verbally and in written form.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet project deadlines

• Proactive and adaptable mindset to anticipate and address potential issues or changes in project schedules

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying update to date with the latest industry trends and advancements in project management software and tools

• Ability to work independetnly and as part of a team displaying professionalism and maintaining a positive attitude.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications primarily Word and Excel is required.

• The ability to organize disparate information into a usable form is required.