Head Of Cost Control Engineering
Safat Square, Kuwait
Job Description
About this role
What you need to bring
Professional Bachelor
- Coordinate the overall cost analysis activities on one or more major complex projects; assuming responsibility for preparation, quality and accuracy of project cost reports; establishing liaison with project management and clients on all matters relating to cost control; assigning and reviewing work of subordinate cost analysis staff;
- Proactively sets priorities related to complex situations having multi-project and/or organizational impact;
- Liaise with Company Corporate and Client accounting groups to establish a project cost control and reporting methodology;
- Develop, implement and control the project accounting and job costing system to meet project requirements;
- Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed;
- Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts and analyze project costs;
- Provide technical guidance to staff and assign work; Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy; Plans, controls & reports on project work; May have direct reports and may make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of staff;
- Liaise with clients to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices; Ensure payment of invoices according to EPCM contract terms;
- Responsible for the Preparation and Implementation of Change Management;
- Preparation of project invoices in conjunction with the Accounts Department;
- Liaise with Client for reporting purposes;
- Preparation of monthly financial reports for the project; Also prepare other financial analysis as required on an ad-hoc basis;
- Implement financial controls including controlling authorizations of expenditure and cash flow projections;
- Preparation of budgets in conjunction with engineering and construction team members;
- Ensure effective coordination and cooperation between other team members, particularly in regard to cost, planning (forecasting) and procurement matters;
- Ensure through quality practices that work is completed accurately and in accordance with company procedures;
- Utilize Continuous Improvement processes to ensure consistent quality and fit-for-purpose outcomes;
- Promote the identification of potential areas of concern or improvement, to maximize cost effectiveness on projects and work practices;
- Develop and maintain a professional, highly skilled Cost Control team through leadership, resources, technical and system support, training and innovation;
- Provide advice and guidance to other personnel as required;
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other personnel;
- Provide guidance and support to Asset Cost Controllers and Project Cost Controllers in fulfilling their cost control responsibilities;
- Maintain a high level of communication / interface with other cost and project control personnel within;
- Monitor cost control applications to ensure project data integrity;
- Provide ad-hoc cost control support / advice to Project Engineers and Management;
- Quality Assurance \xe2\x80\x93 Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the BU, etc;
- Safety \xe2\x80\x93 Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the BU, etc; Understand and follow OH&S procedures.
What you need to bring
Must have a Bachelor Degree;- Engineering qualification(s) or equivalent experience in engineering / construction preferable;
- Must have minimum 15 years of total relevant experience;
- Must have minimum 10 years of experience in oil & gas / petrochemical industry;
- Proven computer literacy skills with experience in cost and project control computer applications;
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with others; (verbally, in written communications and in presentations / meetings);
- Ability to effectively and efficiently plan / prioritize all areas of responsibility such as: Budgets; Time management; Resources \xe2\x80\x93 training and succession planning;
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of industry standard practices in cost control activities;
- Experience in cost risk analysis is a plus;
- Chartered Accountant or CPA, or Engineering Degree or relevant year\xe2\x80\x99s experience Demonstrated relevant industry estimating experience, ideally gained within the oil and gas industry Knowledge of project management systems interfaces, i;e; Planning Tool (P3/ P3e with In Control, SAP, and any other systems, Via SQL) capable of controlling and monitoring project progress and expectations;
- Demonstrable commitment to HSE management in a project environment High level organizational and planning skills;
- High written and verbal communications skills;
- A high level of customer focus.
Professional Bachelor
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1526869
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSafat Square, Kuwait
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EducationNot mentioned