Cost Controller III

Description

• Ensure proper Contractor cost reporting are in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Oversight of the change management process of the contractors and stewarding the owner’s change management process.
• Interfacing and coordinating with the project teams and Contractor’s Cost Controllers (where necessary) to ensure that cost data is incorporated into the integrated project budget and forecast in a timely and accurate manner.
• Registering and evaluating all change orders for cost impact.
• Assist invoice reviewers / approvers with details if needed.
• Manage cost tracking and identity cost variances on monthly basis.
• Effectively communicate with Business Partners, Supply Chain Professionals & Suppliers in the areas of POs, price books, invoice processing, master data, etc.
• Manage service confirmations and invoice reconciliations received and routed through the GEP and SAP payment processes, audit and verify invoices, including verifying invoice details, approval signatures, and appropriate cost codes.
• Assisting in the development and standardization of all project cost reporting for all frequencies.
• Complete rejection and resubmission monitoring; provide guidance to contractors where required If requested, train team and new employees on processes.
• Complete daily monitoring of unapproved invoice due dates; follow up with reviewers and approvers to ensure on-time payments.
• Coordinating with relevant resource for Planning/Scheduling to ensure the project budget aligns with the project schedule and the execution plan timelines.
• Address special projects as requested.
• Resolve GR/IR, PO’s, ERS and Invoicing Plan and Invoice payment status inquires.
• Complete invoice reconciliation audits with contractors as assigned.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Effectively communicate instructions to vendors on reporting and invoicing.
• Develop working knowledge of agreements and contracts.
• Coordinate with SCM for the proper project close-out.
• Coordinate the preparation and approval of Purchase Orders and Requisitions to authorize work.
• Manage monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD) and perform scope specific forecasting.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other appropriate field or equivalent experience. Knowledge of proprietary computer software systems used for project management, tracking, controlling and reporting (SAP, PIMS, Other).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven management and staff leadership skills.
• 3+ years’ experience on major capital projects in Oil & Gas, Refinery or Petrochemical environments in assignments of increasing responsibility, complexity and scale.
• SAP experience preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Excel spreadsheet intermediate to advanced.
• Ability to work autonomously in a client focus, team environment.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills.
• 3-5 years’ experience related to Accounts Payable, Contracts, Finance or related field.
• Bachelors’ Degree and/or equivalent experience.
• PIMS experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability for development of reports for and presentations to management.
• Strong time management skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance