Cost Controller

Provide the project with complete and accurate cost control services
In association with the Project Manager/Project Control Manager prepare a cost control strategy.
In association with the Project Planner, Project Manager and the Project Control Manager develop a robust Cost Breakdown Structure to facilitate an Earned Value Analysis approach.
Proactively forecast, trend and analyse software, hardware and construction cost using EVA techniques and all other available data
Identify cost variances as early as possible and report issues to the Project Manager/Project Control Manager and develop mitigation strategies.
Recognise the impact risks & opportunities will have on the Estimate At Completion.
Maintain communications and dialogue with other Project Control personnel (planners, document controllers, estimators) to help ensure excellence in delivery of Project Control function.
Issue project cost reports in accordance with the requirements of the Principal Cost Controller / Project Manager,/ Project Control Manager, Project Execution Plan and the Business Operating Procedures (Including Project Finical Statement, Procurement Cost Report, and cost flows)
As required by the Project Manager/Project Control Manager, attend internal and external project progress reviews.
Main Responsibilities
Satisfactory completion of Professional Development Records
Time management to meet project programme responsibilities.
Maintenance of complete and accurate reporting, on a routine basis, of cost control data on a specific project.
Maintaining historical records to support and assist in the provision of budgetary data for the preparation of new project proposals.
Ensuring the cost control systems employed are to the standard required to support the Operations Group
Early warning awareness to Project Control Manager of any variance from agreed budgets.
To liaise with all project control staff to ensure effective and efficient running of the Project Control Group
General Education
ONC/HNC/HND in related engineering or accounting discipline
An appropriate Degree /or membership of an Institution e.g. APM
Appropriate experience in an engineering and/or construction company environment dealing with EPC type projects involving the financial, cost and contract control of engineering design, procurement of materials, equipment and services, manufacture, delivery and site implementation and construction.
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