Overview
Wood is actively seeking to hire a Senior Cost Controller to support future growth in our expanding business. This is a long-term assignment based in Qatar. The projects team focuses on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield and Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and / or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for specific scopes
- Assist in the development of project budgets in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives and review & comment of client documents
- Liaise with procurement, finance and time-capture functions, and third parties as required, to support accurate and timely capture of procurement, materials, subcontract and labour manhour costs, allocating costs in accordance with approved project WBS
- Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, to maintain awareness of project activities and their impact on the project budget, schedule and cost forecast
- Support the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvals
- Assist in the development and maintenance of project cost budgets using appropriate software applications
- Monitor cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of project lifecycle
- Provide input to project cost performance reports in accordance with project reporting requirements
- Support the preparation of updates to project cost forecasts
- Assist in the monitoring and reporting on cost impact of project manpower forecasts
- Assist in development of project change orders / variations in accordance with engineering and construction change notifications
- May facilitate and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications
- Monitor overall project cost performance and contingency drawdown
- Attend project meetings as required
- Participate in the project cost close-out process
- Attend cost & estimate risk analysis sessions as required
- Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews
What We Can Offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectorsCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our businessCompetitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketLife Insurance : Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon deathEnd of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, 3 weeks of pay for each year of service after 1 yearMedical Insurance : cover up to QAR 250,000 per person per year (pre-existing and chronic conditions covered up to QAR 10,000)Employee Assistance Programme : support for mental, physical, social and financial well-beingProfessional Memberships : one professional membership, registration or license cost per annum for all active Wood employeesGlobal connections : access to experts around the world who shape industry standardsQualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team.
Experience
Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and / or industry experience)
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
Must have at least 15 years' experienceGood computer skillsUnderstanding of project management principles and techniquesBe a self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organizational awarenessConfidently deliver assigned scopes of work independently / remotely from technical leadership personnel, with minimal guidance and directionAbout Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with governing laws.
Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Accounting / Auditing and FinanceIndustries : Professional Services#J-18808-Ljbffr