Senior Cost Controller - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services, LLC

Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services, LLC

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Cost Controller to support the Operated Assets team in Aberdeen.

Responsible for the development of project budgets, the tracking of actual and forecasted costs and the generation of cost reports, ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy and accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures and standards.

Supports in the management and development of the Cost team, the management of project budgets, actual and forecast costs, and the preparation and filing of project cost documentation.

May act as the focal point for several project scopes.

Responsible for identifying areas of best practise and driving continuous improvement within the Cost team.

Role may be standalone on a project or as part of a team as determined by the requirements of the project organisation.

Responsible for ensuring that:

Budgets correspond in structure and monetary value to submitted estimates, the WBS & CBS
Original and current budgets correspond to approved estimates plus approved scope changes through the project life cycle
Updates issued in a timely manner and cost reports are accurate within the bounds of the cost system

- rojects are reported accurately and with sufficient detail

Project issues are highlighted in a timely manner
Project reports are issued in accordance with the contract reporting calendar
Scope and design development change orders are correctly identified
Change orders are tracked and correct submittal and approval dates are entered in tracking system
Change order status is adjusted within cost reporting system as change orders are submitted and approved

Qualifications:

Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

Incumbents to have strong relevant cost experience
Excellent knowledge of cost software and related principles, tools and techniques including budgeting, forecasting and cashflow
Excellent knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Cost Management including Change Management
Excellent understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities
Advanced ability to develop project cost budgets and change estimates
Advanced ability to prepare cost reports
Strong understanding of change management and associated cost and schedule processes
Excellent understanding of project management principles and techniques
Strong understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management
Prior experience in a Senior Cost role

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.