Project Cost Manager

Project Cost Manager ROCGJP00025818

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Project Cost Manager. The successful candidate will be 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. The ideal candidate has 15+ years work experience as Cost Manager, Senior Project Controls Engineer (e.g. cost engineer, quantity surveyor).

Project Cost Manager Project Cost Manager Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $125/hr
• Worksite: Leading biotechnology company (Hillsboro, OR, 97124 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 24 Month Assignment

Project Cost Manager Project Cost Manager Responsibilities:

• A self managed individual who can create accurate cost reporting based on our source data (SAP, R3) and be able to present this data in tables, charts, graphs clearly and concisely.
• Be able to provide guidance to a junior project controls engineer if necessary.
• Implement the Project Cost Control process and system in accordance with this Procedure.
• Clear communication is essential and a foundation for this role.
• Ability to present data to leaders is essential for this role.
• Ensure that the GC/CM’s project controls systems are capable of meeting our requirements timely and with required quality.
• Ensure transparent and consistent adherence to our 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 monthly cost estimates and cost estimate reviews by PM.
• Be able to present clearly, concisely, accurately the Monthly Cost Reports and Forecasts.
• 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
• 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.

Project Cost Manager Project Cost Manager Qualifications:

• 15+ years work experience as Cost Manager, Senior Project Controls Engineer (e.g. cost engineer, quantity surveyor).
  
• Bachelor or University degree in engineering / economics / business administration.
• PMI, RICS or ACCEi Project Control Professional qualification or equivalent.
• Previous roles on medium to large Capital Projects ($50M-500M USD) as a Cost Manager.
• Has worked closely with client’s Project Controls Manager and Project Manager.
• 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.