Cost Controller for a major offshore wind project in Scotland
Responsibilities
Deliver, maintain, and manage robust cost management frameworks, procedures, and tools with responsibility for accurate project cost reporting and analysis. Develop and maintain project budgets and cost reports on behalf of the Project/Package Managers ensuring EAC (Estimate at Completion) forecasts are available at a suitable level for each financial month end, board meetings, and lenders construction reports. Monitor and control project actuals, value of work done (VOWD), commitments and forecast costs against approved budgets and prepare accurate project reports for senior management. Responsible for maintaining a robust change control process within the project and recommend actions accordingly. Support package managers in variation orders (VOs) process and drawdowns from project contingency funds. Liaise with Planning to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the schedule. Supervise and monitor monthly cost reports from project contractors and /or consultants ensuring timely and accurate accrual submissions to finance. Support finance in validating monthly invoice/billing requests from contractors and/or consultants are correct and in:line with approved budget and any variations challenged. Participate in cost and estimate risk analysis sessions as required. Work closely with the Finance Team.
Experience/Knowledge
Proven track record of working as a cost control professional on Small/Mid/Large capital project(s) within offshore wind and/or other energy sectors. Experience in project cost management : cost estimating, cost budgeting, change control, commitments, VOWD, cost forecasting, progress reporting, WBS structures etc. in a project development, engineering or construction environment. Demonstrates ability to identify areas for improved efficiency on projects and has previous experience implementing strategies to achieve more efficient working Relevant degree qualification is preferred but not essential. Candidates with 2 to 3 years experience in a similar role but with lesser qualifications will also be considered.