Job Title: Lead Project Cost Controller
Client: Pioneering Green Steel Production Company
Assignment Type: Annual Renewable Contract
Location: Boden, Sweden
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Kintec are currently partnered with a pioneering Green Steel Production Company who are constructing a plant in Northern Sweden that will produce Green Steel - Green Steel production emits up to 95% less CO ₂ compared conventional steel production.
Responsibilities:
- Supervision, cost management for major areas, estimating in alignment of project objectives. Providing support to the given EPCM Contractors and assistance in resolution of problems.
- Co-ordinate monthly meetings with EPCM contractors to review Cost Reports, cashflows, change management etc. and establish a process to accurately forecast cost upwards from construction contractors and supply vendors.
- Coordinate the interface with stakeholders, including finance and accounting, to prepare written cost analysis and reports on timely and accurate forecast of project cost status.
- Coordinate with Area Managers on cost review meetings monthly. Interface with the cost team and finance to prepare monthly internal reports.
- Prepare and assist the Head of Project Services in the development and delivery of written/oral presentations to stakeholders.
- Keep abreast of the ongoing work of the project to discern adverse trends, potential problem areas, opportunities and participate in their proactive management.
Qualifications:
- Approximately 10 years of experience in cost control on major industrial projects, ideally with EPCM contracting approach.
- Strong grasp of project delivery phases and associated activities, as outlined in cost management procedures and guidelines.
- Proficient in the application of cost engineering, estimating, and planning practices outlined in AACE and PMI standards.
- Comprehensive understanding of cross-functional collaboration, including interfaces with engineering, procurement, construction, safety, quality, finance/accounting, planning, and document control.
- Familiarity with cost control software and the ability to analyze cost-saving value engineering scenarios, implementing effective reporting in line with guidelines.
- Demonstrated expertise in estimating techniques, including overseeing major project estimating development and reviews.
- Foster good communication and inter-personal skills to ensure a smooth teamwork.
- Proactively work to anticipate challenges, collaborating effectively with various stakeholders, EPCMs and third-party suppliers to address potential issues promptly