Requisition ID: 88490

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in , , and , our in tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class across the globe. With expertise in studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Cost Controller to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Abu Dhabi.

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

We manage our clients\xe2\x80\x99 entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change\xe2\x80\x93providing the best solutions for our clients\xe2\x80\x99 toughest challenges!

Summary
The Senior Cost Controller develops, maintains and reports project cost information. They maintain planned and actual cost and commitment schedules and, in conjunction with the Project Controls Manager and Project Manager, oversee variations and revisions to existing budgets, as well as changes to scope and contract variation quotations. The Senior Cost Controller leads the costing discipline and will manage and oversee costing staff allocated to the project on a day-to-day basis.

Your key responsibilities will be:
- Safety

• A strong personal commitment to safety
• Personal responsibility for safety incident reporting
• Behavioral-based safety ethos to be embraced
• Personal responsibility for stopping any unsafe behavior as and when it occurs, and

thereafter reporting the safety incident so that corrective action may be obtained

• Familiarization with Hatch safety processes, protocols and procedures.

- Feasibility data verification and set-up planning

• Finalize coding of all detailed estimate line items using baselined project control budget in order to establish package budgets.

- Direct Cost Estimate (Definitive)

• Initiate and manage the preparation, review and issue of the Project definitive cost estimate in conjunction with the Project Estimator
• Manage the detailed direct cost estimate review with the Project Controls Manager, Project Manager and the project team to gain approval.

- Cost control

• Finalize coding of all detailed line items, based on procurement package register, approved capital cost estimate and project coding
• Agree on client requirements for cost reporting and cost profiles
• Prepare budgets for procurement packages and the associated budget reconciliation
• Conduct periodic reviews with procurement to establish and maintain forecasts for all packages including Estimate at Completion and expenditure forecasts
• Manage and forecast project contingency requirements, escalation, Forex, currencies etc
• Update and maintain budget with approved PCNs
• Prepare, maintain and update Trend Register. Co-ordinate with estimator for cost
• Produce and organize the review of the cost report and variance analysis
• Generate data and curves for each cost profile (baselines and periodic updates)
• Prepare and co-ordinate with departments for monthly report and updates
• Establish asset management methodology, based on client asset management philosophy (asset register).

- Project trend and change management

• Ensure approved trends and changes are incorporated in the project estimate at completion and budget

You bring to the role:

• Qualification in engineering or relevant discipline. Alternatively appropriate Major project related experience.
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in a managerial position and a minimum of 5 to 8 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a Cost Controller in a multidiscipline project environment.
• Good knowledge of budgeting, forecasting final costs, cash flows and estimating.
• Overview of procurement, contracts, quantity surveying, planning, scheduling and engineering processes and procedures.
• Estimating and tendering processes.
• Risk management principles.
• Good knowledge of project management principles.
• Computer literacy (MS Office package).

Desirable

• Sound technical knowledge in multi-discipline environment
• Interpersonal and good communication skills
• Resource Management
• Time management
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Planning and organizing
• Budgeting skills
• Verbal and written communications
• Presentation skills.

Why join us?

• Work with

to make a difference * Collaborate on exciting
to develop innovative solutions

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don\'t meet every single requirement? You don\'t need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you\'re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don\'t perfectly align with the skills we\'ve listed.

We\'re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the of the in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We\'ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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