EOI Senior Cost Controller

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently looking for Expression of Interest applications for Senior Cost Controllers. Please note this is not a live position.

The preparation and reporting of project cost budgets, and the tracking, management and reporting of project expenditure to enable robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle.

Prepares and reports project cost budgets, ensuring budgets and reports are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures and standards

This will typically involve the review, analysis and reporting of actual and forecasted project costs against the project approved budget

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 smaller, less complex project scopes

Skills / Qualifications

Qualifications:

• ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Strong relevant cost experience
• Proficient knowledge of cost software and related principles, tools and techniques including budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow
• Proficient knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Cost Management including Change Management
• Proficient understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities
• Proficient ability to develop project cost budgets and change estimates
• Proficient ability to prepare cost reports
• Understanding of change management and associated cost and schedule processes
• Understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and whatif scenarios
• Understanding of project management principles and techniques
• Understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates commitment to Wood Values, Visions & Behaviours
• Applies analytical and statistical evaluation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Uses initiative, experience and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to guide, mentor & lsupervise others
• Demonstrates effective organisation & project planning skills

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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.