Job Description SummaryHVDC Projects are large and complex projects with multiple sites and multiple teams involved. Lead Project Cost Controller role is part of the Project Controls function and role is to lead the cost management of the project and coordinate with other project cost engineers to establish and control the full project Costs. The Lead Project Cost Controller works in close coordination with Lead Project Planner and Project Manager.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support PM to align project budgets to as sold in appropriate systemsSupport the Lead Project Cost Control engineerSupports estimating, estimates and/or verifies the accuracy of the actual to date cost (material, labor, manufactured costs, suppliers invoices, timesheets, travel expenses..)Aligns with planning to ensure forecasted cost risks are accurately capturedMaintain a register of potential cost risksMaintain a register of actual and committed costsCollaborate with 3rd parties on project costChecks and controls cost movements, compares with current scope and progress as well as with previous forecast.  Also Compares with productivity factors and validates accuracy of estimatesCommunicates cost status/forecasts/risk to  functional cost owners and drives/supports risk mitigationPresents all financial data in a transparent way, attends project and management review to present cost statusProvides change order calculations to ensure cost estimates are accurateUpdates changes in appropriate systems to ensure costs are aligned to the current situationAligns with Finance Controller to ensure reconciliation takes place between approved project financial data and books.Aligns with planner to ensure costs and schedule are tied to enable accurate cost/schedule managementSupport project close out and claimsProvide support to tenders

Qualifications

Degree qualified either in finance or engineering degree (with financial training)Background in Project Management. Could be part of the graduate certificate or independent training

Experience and Knowledge

Experience in cost estimating and forecasting, Project Accounting & Controlling (on large turnkey projects would be a plus)Experience working with project management plans (PMP) specifications and estimates (PS&E)Experience in the identification, monitoring and reporting of project risksincluding interfaces with Project Control, and workload managementStart-up mentality -> chance to perform and faster promotions, chance implementing own ideas. Academy for further education

Technical skills / competencies

Cost estimating and forecastingProject Accounting & ControllingSchedulingData handling skills (Excel, SAP…)Commercial awareness

Behavioural skills / competencies

Communication with different stakeholders on a daily basis is normal for youFluent in English is a must and German language is a plusProactive attitudeThorough and precise