Overview
Lead of Cost Control Jobs in Doha, Qatar at LA Recruitment International
Lead of Cost ControlCOMP2
Job Purpose
Provide expert professional advice and guidance in allocation, planning and stewardship for costs and expenditures for NFPS Compression Project. Develop and modify procedures to meet specialised business requirements, providing advice and guidance to all team members as required.
Key Accountabilities(Duties include but not limited to)
Develop efficient cost services and provide expert advice on cost accounting, allocation, planning and control issues to ensure effective processes are utilised throughout the project life cycle.
Review and evaluate assumptions and cost plan data to ensure cost centre owners andproject managementare fully appraised on cost governance requirements and the project complies with approved budget.
Identify opportunities to standardise cost and expenditure processes and procedures recommending solutions for cost issues to ensure compliance and project objectives are achieved.
Provide Funding Packages submittals i.e. Advance Commitments (AC’s), Full Funding (FF) and Supplementary Funding wherever required, to ensure that all necessary funding is provided.
Develop and maintain a cost and man-hours information database, benchmarking data to provide support for estimating requirements as required.
Review cost related procedures, recommending improvements to achieve project goals and ensure cost related initiatives, procedures and activities are understood and followed by all project personnel.
Participate in corporate governance activities such as Gate reviews, Independent Project Reviews (IPRs), Cold Eye Review (CER), Constructability Reviews (CRRs) and internal audits as Cost Subject Matter Expert.
Provide timely project controls/change managementexpert advice toProject ManagementTeam (PMT), as well as monthly cost reports highlighting any emerging situations such as cost overruns or re-baseline ensuring project deliverables are achieved.
Able to estimate the cost for potential change orders with the EPC Contractor. Has extensive experience in cost estimating for projects.
Manages the Management of Change process for large capital project.
Reporting and Relationships
Reports to Business Manager of NFPS Compression COMP
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Internal
Regular interaction with NFPS Compression Shared Services organisation. Frequentcommunicationwith other departments within Qatar Energy LNG including Finance and Subsurface/Development Planning, etc.
External
Regular contact with Auditors and other government entities. Occasional interaction with QE and shareholders.
Job Context & Major Challenge(s)
To maintain shareholder cost estimate confidence throughout the duration of the project by developing detailed cost planning models, analysis and reports to advise, guide and recommend appropriate changes to processes and procedures to meet business requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Technical and Business Skills
Excellent written and spoken English skills.
Strong analytical, commercial andproblem solvingskills.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Goodcommunicationand interpersonal skills.
Computer literate in all Microsoft office packages and some technical packages.
Behavioural Competencies
Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions using presentation, negotiation and facilitation skills.
Ability to interact withproject managementteam and Contractors confidently.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline.
Knowled…
Title: Lead of Cost Control
Company: LA Recruitment International
Location: Doha, Qatar
Category: Engineering, Finance & Banking
