Project Cost Controller

Job description: 

• The Project Cost Controller manages the cost control function. This involves monitoring the overall control of project activities & project forecasting.
• This job involves collecting actual costs and collating them in a format to allow comparison with project budgets
• Gathering of Information and required documents from Vendors, supplier and contractors in relation to Projects that are being handled.
• Revise the analyses of all project activities
•  Provide monthly and weekly reporting to Director and B.O.D
• Monitoring projects during execution by analyzing the achieved results and comparing them with budget which could lead to pinpointing major variance as applicable.
•  Coordinating with Contractors and Clients with regard to Project progress and hindrance or issues
•  Perform cost analysis simulation and forecast backed by empirical data that aims at improving progress of the project and reducing risk contributing to the overall project success.
•  Other duties as assigned

Responsibility & tasks:

• Verifying costs with vendors and suppliers 
• Estimating expenditures
• Recommending cost-saving measures to upper management
• Monitoring and analyzing costs.
• Cooperating with project managers, Contractors and Suppliers to help them meet budgeting goals and achieve set objectives.
• Writing reports and presenting information to key stakeholders.
• Developing and adjusting budgets.
• Researching to find opportunities to reduce expenses.

Required Skills:

• Background experience in estimating/scheduling is a plus 
• Must have budgeting or forecasting experience
• Project management background preferred
• Experience in auditing is a plus 
• Experience in Construction projects is a plus 
• Familiar with the concepts of “Budget Planning”, “Monitoring expenses”, “Change control systems”, “Time management” and “Tracking earned value”
• Proficient interpersonal and organization skills
• MS Office proficiency including advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• An analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Keen eye for detail
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting, Finance or Civil Engineering 
• 3-5 Years experience in Projects Management Operations particularly in the Oil & Gas Industries