Offshore Wind
Cost Control Manager
Our client is looking for a Cost Control Manager who will play an essential role in ensuring the project budgets are well forecasted and managed and that the project team is kept fully aware of the state of project budgets. Key ResponsibilitiesManage overall cost control activities for the project, including cost reporting, forecasts, commitments, budgets, VOWD, variance analysis, contingencies, period close & reconciliation, earned value progress, trend analysis, and invoice processing.Interface with project stakeholders such as project management & leads, HQ, Finance & JVA, vendors & subcontractors, and partners.Liaise actively with Project Management and related Package and Line Managers for the performance of the assigned duties.Specific duties of cost control team:Review, monitor and analyze committed, expended, earned values, and forecasted costs for package against approved budget and approved changes.Coordinate with Package Team Leads to review data to ensure commitments, schedule requirements, and risk items are accurately represented in the project forecast.Establish a suitable Budget and Cost coding structure – complying with Governing Agreements (LLCA/PSA), GRP, PJC, the Group’s and Project Management reporting requirements and rules for all phases of the Project.Have prepare / coordinate / consolidate and review the various Project budgets and updates (internal and external / Annual and Multiyear) with inputs from the members of the Project Team and provide “ad hoc” economics support as required.Prepare cost reports; ensure variances, incurred, committed, budgets, and forecasted costs are properly explained and communicated to the project team.Track use of contingency, management reserve, and approved changes to project budgetAnalyze, track, and report project (or contract specific) financial KPIs and communicate their status to the project team.Participate in project meetings when required; gather, prepare, and analyze data for Risk Assessments; ensure risk information is incorporated into the project forecast.Support contracts and procurements for bidding, tendering, contract selection, and change management as required.Document processes and procedures as required by project, JV or HQ directives.Identify opportunities for improvement to forecasting and other project cost control methodologies and document as lessons learned.Promote a culture of safety, health, and environment.Participate in project digitalization to promote efficiencies, synergies, and simplification.To provide the necessary checks, approval functions for invoices submitted, in accordance with Contracts, Project & Company procedures, Sarbanes & Oxley requirements and DoAParticipate and coordinate cost control tasks involved in the monthly closure exercise.Provide input regarding payment schedules (cash calls)Liaise actively with Finance Department for all matters related to cost and accounting as required (Commitments, invoice processing and payment, accruals, payment claims and disputes...) and to ensure strict confidentiality of all the Budget and Cost documentation.The job holder is also accountable for demonstrating an exemplary behavior with regards to HSSE rules & requirements, with regards to the Company Ethics and “Code of Conduct” policy and for implementing and controlling these rules and requirements within the said area of responsibility. This includes coordinating all SOX controls related to Cost Control. RequirementsBachelor's degree in business management or similar, or corresponding professional experienceMin of 10 years' experience in complex offshore project Cost controlExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workProficient in Microsoft Office suiteMajor Energy project developments knowledge and experience, with Partner reporting interfacesExcellent organizational ability and commitment to meeting deadlinesRequires team spirit with ability to work closely with various stakeholders including but not limited to diverse international teams, vendors & subcontractors, affiliates, HQ, etc.Strong communication and proficient presentation skillsKnowledgeable and experienced with cost engineering principles and methods including budgeting and forecasting, change management, management systems/procedures, Cost and Work Breakdown Structures, Earned Value Systems and contingency management.Budget and Cost Control tools: SAP, Excel, PowerBI, and any other commercial project cost control tools
