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Description and Desired Qualifications
CH2M HILL Lead Cost Controls - Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose
As an important provider of engineering services with an established office, reputation and track record in the region for delivery of major projects, CH2M HILL is supporting our clients to provide program delivery services for its new projects.CH2M Hill is seeking an experience Cost Controller to support its efforts on the King Abdullah Program for Sports Stadiums (KAPSS) in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia (KSA). The KAPSS Program is to initiate, plan and Deliver 11 x 45,000 seat stadiums concurrently throughout KSA within two years.The role holder is responsible for effective and proactive management, control and reporting of project costs as part of the program scope or as directed by the Program Controls Manager. This position is responsible for effectively and proactively managing, controlling, and reporting on cost for the concurrent projects throughout the program. The Cost must have expert knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel and Cobra. Additionally, the Cost Controller must have demonstrated the ability to work independently on complex cost controls issues as well as working in a collaborative team environment.
Job Responsibilities
Complies with safe work practices and ensures that safety is demonstrated as the highest priority
Supervises the timely and competent performance of cost control activities of the assigned Area
Ensures cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices for compliance with applicable standards.
Supervises and is responsible for the development and accuracy of cost engineering reports.
Verifies consistency with previous reports to ensure compatibility
Assists in maintaining cost processes and procedures and update those as required
Participates in claims analysis, evaluation and negotiations
Assists in establishing and monitoring project controls KPI's
Develops Action and Recovery plans to support programme delivery on time and within the approved budget
Coordinates, supervises and checks the work of those cost engineering personnel assigned to projects under his/her direction.
Management of the assigned Area CBS
Maintenance and management of the assigned Area budget and forecast costs
Maintenance and management of the assigned Area budget and forecast cost phasing
Management of the assigned Area deviations from budget and forecast costs
Reviews Change requests
Validates Impact of the implemented Changes (when approved)
Maintains Contingencies and Contingency draw downs
Reconciles CBB and approved Changes
Balances and reconciles Actual Costs with ODA Finance
Provides Accruals to Finance each month
Analyzes monthly Earned Value, CPI and SPI results and suggests cost improvements when appropriate
Reviews Contract Performance
Reviews Trends and outturn AFCs
Prepares cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons
Provides timely and accurate defined deliverables and ad-hoc reports
Integrates area of accountability with other commercial roles within the broader team.
Demonstrates a collaborative approach when working through the function & with projects
Responsible for assigned cost engineering functions on the project.
Basic Qualifications
Job Requirements
Preferred Chartered Status or Memberships of Professional Associations
B.S. Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent
Membership of a relevant professional institute (AACE, RICS, PMI etc.)
What you will find
At CH2M HILL, the greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you at CH2M HILL. Ready? Let’s get to work. Developing People through Challenging Projects CH2M HILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 10 years of experience
Preferred Chartered Status or Memberships of Professional Associations
B.S. Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent
Membership of a relevant professional institute (AACE, RICS, PMI etc.)
Experience and proven track record in cost engineering in a delivery organization
Understanding of the relationships between all project controls functions of estimating, planning/scheduling, cost control, and risk management
Knowledge of cost systems, data analysis/interpretation & Cost Forecasting
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System
Knowledge or Project Management Cycle (EPC) and its implications on performing project controls analysis
Expertise in using the output data for production of meaningful, useful & accurate reports for internal & external customers
Experience in working in a programme management office
Must have construction background and ability to evaluate and establish scoping requirements for the overall cost estimate by discipline or other specialty and to establish budgets
Experience working on large-scale programmes
Substantial experience in the use of computer software products (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and P6)
Affinity with cost engineering software systems, especially COBRA
Experience working in the Middle East preferred As a global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations, and program management, CH2M HILL has the human and technical resources, the international footprint, and the depth of know-how and experience to help clients achieve success in any corner of the world.
At CH2M HILL, we always strive to perform above your expectations and our industry's standards. It's not the exception here. It's the rule.
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