Job Title: Lead Cost Controller / Estimator
Req. #: 21593
Location: Lagos
Company: WorleyParsons Nigeria
Primary objective: Develop, coordinate and manage procedures to ensure the efficient cost control of the Projects, including the recording, controlling, forecasting and reporting of all financial matters.
Specific Accountabilities:
• Liaise with Worley 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 analyse project costs
• Supervise any supporting roles in the project cost control area
• Liaise with clients to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices. Ensure payment of invoices according to EPCM contract terms
• 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 adhoc basis
Essential Skills/Experience:
• Overseas experience (essential)
• Lump sum experience
• Knowledge and experience of Engineering design on offshore, topsides and/or FPSO projects
• Proven experience in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical industry.
• Proven experience within Cost Control and Estimating
• Engineering qualification(s) or equivalent experience in engineering / construction preferable.
• 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 / prioritise all areas of responsibility such as: Budgets; Time management; Resources – training and succession planning.
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of industry standard practices in cost control and estimating activities.
• Experience in audit activities.
Matching Indicators:
• Chartered Accountant or CPA, or Engineering Degree or relevant years 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 organisational and planning skills
• High written and verbal communications skills
• A high level of customer focus
Application Link: WorleyParsons Nigeria Job Application Portal (http://u.theinfostrides.com/2gX1T)
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