Project Cost Engineer (Fixed Term 6 months)
hace 2 días
Aberdeen
Purpose 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. Functions RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 VO’s 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 VO’s • Maintain VO tracker, • Create new VO’s for reimbursable costs, • Update/ rewrite VO’s if new costs incurred/ requests have changed, • Draft & finalise VO’s - 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 VO’s., • Collate and attach all Back up, inc 3rd 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. PO’s • 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 Qualifications REQUIRED • 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 project’s 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, • 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.