Job DescriptionTo control and report on the financial or cost status of the project and highlight any deviations timeouslyProvide costing function strategies To provide support in delivering a complete suite of cost-control services and financial consignments to the Project provide cost input and to implement the cost element of risk management planTo ensure adherence to the segment financial, business and project provide input in the cost control strategy, plans and abreast of new trends and innovationsProvide cost control support during project lifecycle To understand the scope of work and obtaining relevant documentation byGetting the estimate for a specific projectEnsuring that both the client's and company requirements are clear and understoodTo develop a project budget ensuring pre – budget steps are taken by:Defining the work breakdown structure, aligning to project strategy and PMO and getting it signed offDeveloping CBS's, finalising them and getting them signed off.Finalising the set budget, making changes if necessary, and input approved data on the relevant ensure forecasting of financial project cost and trendingTo ensure continuous contact with the project team on a regular manage the close-out process of budget /actual data by:Summarising the history of the project in the reportConducting checks and balances to track between commitment and actualIndicating the lessons learned during the project in the report.Client Relationships (internal & external) & Reporting Ensure team participation by: Attending and participating in the following meetings:Project Kick off meeting Progress and co-ordination meetingRisk analysis meetingProject Review meeting for a specific projectTo deliver Dashboard reports during the projectInternal Reports:WIP Summary Report (which entails cost allocation)Labour Man-hour ReportCall Forward Report (budget vs actual)Change order reportInternal Management Report (Cash flow, commitment, issues major variances and ledger)Purchase order ReportProject History ReportSundries ReportExternal Reports:Cash Flow ReportClient management ReportDirect Field Cost (DFC) ReportActively promote the Company's professional image, both internally & externallyQualificationsQUALIFICATIONSApplicable tertiary qualification in either Engineering, QS or commercial environment, alternatively professional certification as a Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Certified Cost Consultant (CCC), or Earned Value Professional (EVP) or Project Management Professional (PMP)Grade 12SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE5 or more years in a capital projects cost engineering environmentMust be able to work unsupervised in a multi-disciplinary project environment.
Must have good communication skills and must be able to work under pressure.
Must be able to cope with deadline related stress.
Must be able to relate to clients in a professional mannerA good understanding of the Oracle E-Business Suite (Projects) would be a recommendationAdvanced user of Microsoft ExcelProficient in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint REQUIRED SKILLS / KNOWLEDGECost control: Knowledge of cost engineering principles: total cost management and total quality management etc.Reporting: Ability to prepare detailed reports and manage the most effective techniques and tools in report drafting.Risk analysis: Ability to identify project and activates risks from any point of view.Basic IT Tools, office automation and graphic software Familiarity and use of office automation software tools and basic computer applications.Accounting: Knowledge of basic accounting principles.Planning & Control: Knowledge of methods and techniques to analyse current and future financial situation identifying trends and problems (actual vs, budget analysis, variances etc.
)Change management: Ability to effectively and efficiently manage changes during the projectIndustry Knowledge: Understanding of contract types and of their main featuresLegislation & Standards: Knowledge of sector specific law Engineering, safety etc.
and standard specifications Plant layout requirements etc.Project Management: Knowledge of basic project management methods and all project lifecycle phases