Senior Cost Engineer - Natural Resources & New Energies
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Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
The Senior Project Controls Engineer (SPCE) will work as part of our regional project controls team on several high-profile infrastructure projects.
This role requires liaising with Key Stakeholders, maintaining and delivering timely and accurate cost data and reports, including ACWP, EAC, performance analysis, earned value, and associated variance analysis. The SPCE is expected to support the team by reviewing and interpreting all aspects cost impact from: performance issues, inflation, trends, forex and formal changes to the overall programme alongside producing and interpreting project control reports and provide performance analysis and recommendations for our clients.
Job Objectives
- Produce and maintain accurate EAC (Estimate at Completion) Data and to produce associated variance analysis. i.e. to Baseline Cost / Prior Period.
- Broad understanding of Cost and relationship to Schedule.
- Understanding and effective utilisation of Cost Management and Reporting Systems.
- Co-ordinate and produce cost reports to a defined reporting cycle.
- Understand Change process and be able to assist in Change implementation, interpretation of Changes and how they affect Cost performance.
- Apply Cost data to Risk and Opportunity and provision of associated feedback.
- Review, acceptance and integration of cost performance data by Tier 1 Contractors and suppliers.
- Earned value Analysis and effective communication to management.
- Assist in formulation of Cost Principles and Guidance regionally and nationally.
- Adhere to Project governance and Cost standards and procedures.
- Assist project team to develop status reports to keep management informed on project progress;
- Undertake and/or support the continuous improvement exercises through the performance of project reviews;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a project controls environment on a major project or programme within the Natural Resources and New Energies sector (Wind, Nuclear, Carbon Capture, Solar, or Oil and Gas);
- Knowledge and proficiency with software cost management applications such as Ecosys, ARES PRISM and/or other similar software tools;
- Computer literacy in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio;
- Demonstrable knowledge in project controls and project management methodologies.
- Understanding of earned value management, progress reporting - rules of credit, forecasting, working knowledge of cost risk analysis techniques, performance reporting and analysis.
- Able to work in partnership with clients to build a win-win relationship and can articulate the benefits achieved.
- Actively seeks opportunities for efficiencies, striving to manage costs and deliver budget
- Able to contribute to the development and closure of new business opportunities;
- Able to manage, update on progress and maintain momentum in meetings;
- Ability to provide persuasive and well-reasoned responses during questioning in regards to market, industry, client feedback etc;
- Proactively provides constructive feedback to groups and colleagues;
- Takes responsibility for ensuring Turner & Townsend provides the best possible service;
- Contributes towards a culture of service excellence;
- Demonstrates drive and commitment to their role;
- Sets clear goals and manages the performance and development of direct reports;
- Provides guidance, support and motivation;
- Designs and delivers effective added-value solutions for client;
- Is creative in establishing effective relationships with both internal team and external people.
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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