Project Cost Controls/ Cost Engineer

Job Description

The Project Controls Engineer is a key member of the project team and responsible to monitor and appraise the performance of the project in the areas of cost and schedule control and assist the Project Manager to formulate that necessary corrective actions are taken.

Duties and Responsibilities

Implement the Project Cost Control process and system in accordance with this procedure

Ensure that the GC/CM’s project controls systems are capable of meeting Roche requirements timely and with required quality

Ensure transparent and consistent adherence to Roche site financial accounting laws and principles, including tax and duties issues

Ensure that workflows for (de)mobilization, purchase orders, invoices and changes are implemented and according the project DOA (Delegation of Authority)

Provide controls training and (kick-off) workshops for project team and/ or contractor

Establish and maintain WBS, Work Package, project cost report

Coordinate the preparation of cost estimates

Implement and manage cost control, schedule and progress control tools

Reconcile cost data of project cost report(s) and accounting systems(s)

Produce accurate and unbiased cost forecasts at a detailed and summary level

Monitor cost performance to detect and understand variances from the budget

Identify and ensure early warning of cost trends such that corrective actions are taken

Responsible for performance of “what-if”-analysis and preparation of corrective action regarding the scheduled program when required

Develop, implement and execute Integrated Change Management

Incorporate the changes to scope, schedule, cost control systems and reporting

Provide at least monthly project cost report with forecast and capital expenditure plan

Review technical bids as member of the bid review team

Update and monitor the project risk register

Ensure together with procurement that the following registers are available and auditable: bid evaluations, (sub-) contracts, insurance, bank guarantees,

warranties, retentions, change orders, payment applications, temporary assets,

risk, (de)mobilization

Support proper and timely project close-out and deliver the Project Data Collection

Report

Typical Minimum Requirements

Education / Experience:

Bachelor or University degree in engineering / economics / business administration

PMI, RICS or ACCEi Project Control Professional qualification or equivalent

Min 5 years' work experience as PCE (e.g., cost engineer, quantity surveyor)

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:

Project Management and Project Controls

CAPEX, Finance or business administration

Knowledge of SAP R/3, Primavera, MS Office, Google Suite

Very good communication and interpersonal skills

Very good analytical skills

Qualifications

Need to have biotech experience or relevant construction industry experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.