Job Summary:
The Senior Cost Manager 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. The Cost Manager role is very crucial as he or she will be compiling, verifying, and presenting the project cost data to senior management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-A self managed individual who can create accurate cost reporting based on Roche’s 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 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 changesare 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
Typical Minimum Requirements
Education / Experience:
-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
- Min 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
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
This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $85.00/hour-$142.86/hour
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)
Magnit has an ongoing commitment to the diversity and inclusion of all team members. We believe that embracing diversity leads to innovation and helps address the needs of the business. We welcome individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to join our team. We value this diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment that celebrates these unique perspectives, allowing you to contribute to your full potential. Finally, but most importantly, we expect all team members to be treated with dignity and respect.
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