Head of Cost Estimating

Head of Cost Estimating

Job Purpose

Provide advice on cost management including estimating, forecasting, reporting, allocation, planning and stewardship for costs and expenditures within Projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics or Statistics.

Knowledge and / or Experience

• 10 years’ experience in business related function or discipline, including 6 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor / subcontractors / service / vendor personnel.
• Experience with Oil & Gas Companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or service companies involved in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge in project business related function / discipline such as planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, claim management, risk management, change management, procurement, pre- and postaward contract management, actionable and informative reporting, support services, lessons learned, etc.
• Experience managing business functions / discipline.
• Extensive knowledge in international standards, best practices and methodologies as it relates to business disciplines.
• SME level competence in cost estimating 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 working in large scale operating organizations in Operations, Projects, Subsurface, etc.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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