Lead Cost Engineer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects they execute. They are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so that their employees and stakeholders can benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Client is looking for Lead Cost Engineer

Requirements/Qualification:

• Preferred BSc in engineering
• 15 – 20 years’ experience in cost management for Mega projects
• Experience with Middle East projects
• Expert with Microsoft suit of tools
• Knowledge in Managing total installed cost budgets, forecasts, commitments, incurred costs, trends and change management, cashflows, payments, cost performance index (CPI)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a project controls plan as part of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) for the project execution
• Plan and organize the setup of project baseline controls system, and implement a plan to track against the baseline on a regular basis
• Develop cost, schedule, and commercial baseline
• Responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching to a team of Project Controls specialists
• Analyze variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management
• Supervise the implementation of Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract
• Supervise and manage the change management process
• Manage the review of Project Profit/Risk Analysis with management and provide status reporting
• Lead the proposal efforts for cost/scheduling activities
• Interpret contract conditions to ensure compliance
• Develop and deliver training programs in Project Controls systems and methods
• Maintain familiarity with the functionality of automated cost management system and planning and scheduling system
• Provide meaningful, accurate historical data
• Lead the project control team
• Participate in the development and implementation of training courses and mentoring of Project Controls personnel
• May fill the role of office Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a specific task or range of tasks
• Serve as a Project Controls Manager on a Project or in a Lead Cost or Schedule position on a project
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
• Adhere to and support Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

To apply for this position, please send your most recent CV to Lamis.Hakami@trsstaffing.com and michael.gloria@trsstaffing.com