Rosebank - Johannesburg, GP 2196 ZA (Primary)
Description Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact. Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.
We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.
What kind of talent do we pursue? We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.
We are looking for a cost engineer prepared to move to site to be involved in a major project to carry out cost control and integrate project control system reporting. This role is to be based onsite in Phalaborwa.
Role Responsibilities Update project monthly cash flow and liaise with finance.Update and submit the monthly executive reports.Prepare and assist with board and steercom presentations.Audit coordination.Reviewing, approving and rejecting purchase requisitions submitted by procurement specialist.Review & apply for commitment status and funding with each package manager.Correct coding errors on SAP & Prism.Package fund optimization and identification of potential savings.Initiate Declaration of Reserve, Request for Allowances, and Internal budget transfers.Project Controls Costing and Funding Memo's.Monthly cost and finance reporting.Integrate schedule and cost data.Routinely convene workshops between all planning and costing personnel to ensure alignment and that all project scope is covered within the monthly reports.Integrate the schedule and the cost within Prism and review the impact of the project performance indices.Publish all project approved changes within Prism.Ensure P6 and Prism G2 alignment.Analyse project earned value indices.Skills required Knowledge of Prism and SAP an advantage.Desire to actively broaden your experience and expertise in line with the core expertise.Client interface level of responsibility on a project basis in conjunction.Ability to advise clients on strategic matters, key cost drivers, project costs and added value.Knowledge and understanding of construction and engineering project costs.Experienced in client, consultant and contractor facing roles and working as a member of a busy team. Used to working to tight and ever-changing deadlines.Managing interfaces with design and construction teams.You should possess a willingness to continue to develop your career through ongoing self-learning and our training programme.A relevant qualification, BSc (Qs), AACE or BTech or Engineering Degree qualification.Previous experience of providing complete estimating/cost control function on major projects.Expert understanding of estimate requirements in engineering & mining projects.Registration with AACE an advantage.Strong problem-solving and communication skills.Experience with cost engineering software.We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups in South Africa.
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