Senior Program Cost Controller / Canada

Introduction

We are pleased to offer the following opportunity of Senior Program Cost Controller in St. John's, NL.

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: One year, renewable

Closing date: 2019-07-15 12:00:00

Description

• 1. Program Monthly Cost Reporting: Coordinate the development of the WWRP Program Level Cost Report based on inputs from the scope Project Controls Teams; oversee the development/maintenance of templates and registers/logs including the master Cost Profiling file, the Change/Trends Log, Contingency & Allowance Drawdown Logs, associated reporting charts/tables, variance comments, etc.; Recycle report and update requirements based on feedback from Cost Control Manager and Senior Project Leadership; Communicate reporting requirements and deadlines to the Project Controls Coordinators/Cost Controllers; Note: scope project controls team's (i.e. Project Controls Co- Coordinators and Cost Controllers) are responsible for reporting inputs in the form requeste
• 2. Cost Control Methodology Development & Oversight: Assist the Cost Control Manager with the development and roll-out of an over-arching Cost Control Methodology for WWRP in terms of systems and work-instructions (re. processes/procedures) that govern cost stewardship and reporting (e.g. Cost Code Levels of Control, Allowance Management, FX Management, Trends Management, Budget Transfers, Cost Change Management, Cost Forecasting, purchase orders / req's, CTR's, service tickets, etc.). Assist the Cost Control Manager with ensuring compliance of the Cost Control Methodology across WWRP to ensure consistency and quality of cost stewardship and reporting
• 3. EcoSys: Assist with the integration of EcoSys as the Project's Cost Control System
• 4. Cost Analysis/Challenge: Evaluate/critique scope Cost Reports to identify inconsistencies, errors, omissions based on an understanding of the scope garnered from meetings, review of Contractor Monthly Reports, etc.; interface, query, and request clarification from scope Project Controls Teams (i.e. Coordinators & Cost Controllers) accordingly as they are ultimately responsible for their scopes and reports
• 5. Coordinate inputs for Finance deliverables (e.g. Budget, Quarterly Reforecasts & Long Range Plan) and Ad Hoc Special Requests (e.g. joint venture and board of directors updates)

Core Responsibilities:

• Cost Reporting
• Cost Control Methodology Oversight
• Report Analysis & Challenge
• Coordinate inputs for Finance Deliverables and Ad-Hoc Special Requests
• Meetings (Weekly/Monthly; Contractors, Cost Forum, Project Controls Team, etc.)

Requirements

Must Have Skills:

• P. Eng. (Professional Engineer) or P. Tech. (Professional Technologist) OR
• Bachelors in Engineering or Business OR
• 10 years experience in Project Controls (Cost Control)
• 10+ years experience in Large Projects
• 10+ years experience in Oil & Gas Projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong working knowledge of Cost Control Processes
• Ability to develop, communicate, and steward efficient cost management processes
• Strong Oral/Written Communication Skills (comfort and effectiveness in presenting/interfacing with large audiences and senior management/leadership)
• High Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinker
• Strong Analytical Skills (i.e. progress/performance measurement, productivity analysis, earned value principals, cost forecasting & profiling, etc.)
• Strong Reporting Skills (i.e. savvy with developing charts, graphs, tables and other visual aids to articulate key messages and performance indicators)

Nice To Have Skills:

• Project Management Professional - PMP or Equivalent
• AACEI Certification - CCP, CCT
• Proficient in SAP
• Working knowledge of Cost Control Software - Ecosys