Turnaround Cost Controls Team Lead (Remote /Residence based)

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This position is responsible for developing & implementing standard tools, work processes to gather, validation, analyze and report pertinent cost information throughout the life-cycle of the Turnaround Event. This position is also responsible for ensuring the consistency and effectiveness of deployment of tools & systems, achieved by leading & mentoring Cost Engineers, CDPs, Project Technician.

Key Job Responsibilities
 

• Team administration duties in overseeing team of professionals (5-6 direct reports).

• Owns, controls, standardizes cost related practices, tool templates to be deployed consistently for TAR Events, while applying change management for improved practices, tools.

• Ensures effective implementation across the TAR lifecycle, from front end strategic planning through to close out phases

• Own and maintain historical cost parameters database based on post-TAR cost analysis.

• Develop, monitor, communicate trends per plant, region, and across North America. Utilize trend data to improve cost estimation & forecasting basis.

• Develop cost control strategies for each TAR Event, outlining framework of project WBS structure, Direct & Indirect CBS and ensuring its consistent & effective implementation.

• Develop & implement standard cost estimation & cost forecasting tools, work processes, training support to Planning & Execution Teams for effective utilization.

• Develop Cost Forecasting tools to incorporate TRACK data, Contractor Cost Reports (ICR, SOFA), Change Log - FCO data, Risks & Opportunities cost impact data as well as bringing visibility on utilization of available Contingency & Allowances.

• Own the Change management process (FCO) & related tools and its deployment for effective utilization across all TARs.

• Develop & deploy the Cost Allocation principles of Indirect/ Support Cost allocations across Capital, Expense scopes.

• Develop cost estimation validation & verification checks to drive quality & predictability.

• Takes lead in developing & presenting cost controls related topics of improvement to PROS Leadership & Management Team.

• Collaborate with Execution TAR Event Manager in establishing standard PO management strategy to drive work efficiencies & monitoring of PO values, in addition to establish visible stewardship tools for prelim & final funding adherence and any supplemental funding request requirements.

• Ensure TAR Capitalization and Capital Asset Disposals Request (CADR) requests are being performed.

• Provide guidance on Capital vs Expense designation by working with subject matters experts on finance procedures and best practices within TARs.

• Implement tools & expectations for Contractor Cost Reporting (Incurred Cost Report - ICR, Statement of Final Account – SOFA)

• Drive desired vendor behaviors for cost reporting, invoicing compliance. Interface with Procurement for driving vendor accountability, including NCRs.

• Leads the development of cost controls related TAR Practices.

• Evaluate & work on continuous improvement idea generation & solutions implementation

• Takes responsibility in driving timely TAR Event cost closure by working with various team members cross-functionally.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with experience

• 10+ years of experience in Turnarounds Cost Controls, with a proven track record of managing cost for $25MM+ turnarounds

• 3+ years of People management & leadership experience

• Proficient in SAP, Advanced Excel skills, Knowledge of P6 scheduling reports is a must.

Required Skills & Abilities:  

• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co-workers, supervisors, and management. Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision

• Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts

• Able to multi-task, complete tasks in a timely manner, requires minimal supervision, a self-starter, possess strong organizational skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent verbal and written c