Cost Control Lead

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Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics, and Statistics.

Knowledge and/or Experience

* 8 years experience in business related function or discipline, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractors/service/vendor personnel

* Experience with Oil & Gas Companies, EPC contractors, sub-contractors, vendors or service companies involved in the oil and gas industry. Knowledge in project business related function/discipline such as planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, claim management, risk management, change management, procurement, pre- and post-award contract management, actionable and informative reporting, support services, lessons learned, etc. Knowledge in international standards, best practices and methodologies as it relates to business disciplines. SME level competence in candidate's specific business discipline. Knowledge of relevant business processes/procedures. Experience with risk assessment approach in decision making. Strong knowledge of relevant software and computer skills, e.g., dashboards, data analytics, SAP, etc. Experience supporting large scale integrated operating and executing organizations, such as Operations, Projects, Subsurface, etc.. Previous experience on major projects, from an Owner's perspective, managing EPC Contracts (preferably reimbursable and Lump Sum), and working with multi- cultural teams with large local subcontractors.

Technical and Business Skills

* Familiar with SAP and other Finance Enterprise System would be an advantage

* Capable of performing cost estimation (class 1-5) based on technical definitions and cost budgeting / forecasting during project life-cycle.

* Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise.

* Takes initiatives, based on experience gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service based on project finance expenditures report and all other relevant project cost data.

* Sets situations/issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations.

* Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these.

* Strong negotiating and influencing skills.

* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

* Good communication and interpersonal skills.

* Good team work and collaboration skills

* Good computer literacy skills: Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, PowerQuery), Database and the like.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.