CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.
Overview
The Cost Control Specialist is an experienced professional individual contributor with specialized knowledge and skills in Cost Controls. The position will report directly to the Project Controls Manager and routinely interacts with the Project Management Team on site.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing all cost control requirements on the project
- Participate in cost forecast review sessions of the project with PMT
- Preparation of conformed estimates from the as-sold estimates developed by Estimating
- Support project team on change management
- Participate and contribute in the risks and opportunities workshops
- Advises Project Management of forecast risks as soon as they are identified
- Analyze cost and schedule data and recommend solutions or recovery plans as required.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and adherence to internal controls and procedures
- Advises Project Management of forecast risks as soon as they are identified
- Required to update on a regular basis all required reports to client.
- Collaboration with Finance/ Accounting on financial reporting
- Support internal cost control deliverables and regional reporting
- Other tasks as required including but not limited to training, time keeping, administration support etc.
Qualifications
- Quantity Surveying or Engineering Diploma/ Degree or equivalent
- 4+ years of relevant EPC experience in the Oil & Gas / Energy / Petrochemical Industry
- Equivalent years of experience with Cost Control and Forecasting
- Working knowledge of different contract forms such as FIDIC, NEC etc.
- Intermediate to advanced level in MS applications such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Familiar with JDE or similar
Skills and Behaviors
- Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment
- High ethical behavior
- Time consciousness
- Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills including team player attitude
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactively identifies and solves problems
- Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
- Negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
- A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
