Senior Cost Control

Overview

Senior Cost Control Engineer managing project costs for infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost management
• financial reporting
• risk management
• contract management
• budgeting
• cost control

Tasks

-Cost Management: Oversee all aspects of project cost management, including budget estimation, cost forecasting, and expenditure tracking. -Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, cost analysis, and variance reports for project stakeholders and management. -Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, policies, and procedures related to cost management and control activities. -Risk Management: Identify potential risks and cost implications associated with project activities, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize financial impacts. -Contract Management: Collaborate with project teams to review contracts, change orders, and other contractual documents to ensure alignment with project cost objectives. -Budgeting: Develop comprehensive project budgets based on detailed analysis and understanding of project scope, specifications, and requirements. -Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost control processes, tools, and methodologies, based on industry best practices and lessons learned. -Cost Control: Implement robust cost control mechanisms to monitor project expenditures, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary. -Mentorship and Guidance: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the cost control team, fostering their professional development and growth. -Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities, to address cost-related issues and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Requirements

• pmp
• primavera
• sap
• 15 years
• cost estimation
• communication

What You Bring

-Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCE) is a plus. -Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) and cost control systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). -Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. -Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements. -Extensive experience in site supervision and construction management within a consulting environment. -Strong technical knowledge of cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis methodologies. -Proven track record of successful cost management and control on large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the Middle East region. -Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in cost control and project management, with a focus on infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, highways, tunnels). -Fluency in English is required, Arabic language proficiency is a plus.

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About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

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