Cost Specialist

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Cost Specialist

Part A: Job Specification

Job Purpose

Provide cost estimation and cost control support to the Offshore Projects.

Project Key Accountabilities

(Duties include but not limited to)

Implement cost control systems and monitor / provide cost performance advice to the Project Management to ensure Company's objectives shall be achieved.

Coordinate Project Management Of Change control system. Review and endorse all Project Management of Change Requests, and Contractor Change Orders / Variation Requests.

Support Offshore management team in handling major Change Orders and claims and negotiations with EPC contractors.

Coordinate project input into the overall Work, Program and Budget.

Ensure cost alignment between the project controls, procurement and contracting functions; ensure cost alignment with the Offshore project functional counterparts, other project functional groups, and management.

Provide cost estimating support to the Project Team for preparation of Change Orders, review of Change Orders, etc.

Coordinate project cost reporting process, including monthly, weekly, and ad hoc reporting requirements.

Develop bid evaluation plans, procedures and models for evaluating Technical Bid and Commercial Bids (where applicable).

Interfaces with various project teams and departments on resolving related issues that requires effective communication, initiative, flexibility and an ability to induce collaboration.

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

Part B: Candidate Specification - Minimum Requirements

Technical and Business Skills

A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.

Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications and some technical applications

Behavioural Competencies

SHE Understanding (3)

Quality/Quantity of Work (3)

Ethics and Integrity (3)

Planning and Organizing (2)

Trust and Empowerment (3)

Initiative/Commitment (2)

Teamwork/Supporting Others (3)

Interpersonal Skills (3)

Communication and Information Sharing (3)

Service Orientation (3)

Innovation (2)

Problem Solving (2)

Job Knowledge (3)

Supervising Others (1)

Qualifications

Engineering Degree or similar, relevant experience maybe taken if coupled with HNC/HND, however any qualification, technical or knowledge requirements may be waived through relevant work experience.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• Ten (10) years experience in cost control, including cost estimating and project controls, preferably working on both lump sum and reimbursable projects.
• Understanding of Project Finance, WP&B and budgeting.
• Good understanding of contract management.
• Working knowledge of engineering and or services/consultancy practices in oil and gas industry.

Equal Opportunities:

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