Cost Engineer – UNOC

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in the preparation of Cost Control reports.
• Participate in Monitoring and Control of the Project expenditures.
• Plan, Study, and collect data to determine costs of general business activity and
• projects, such as raw material purchases, machine and labour costs
• Analyse input material unit costs and suggest changes where necessary
• Analyse changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on product costs
• Analyse actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs (periodical production & price variances)
• Monitor project cost and review actual spending vs budgeted amount in order to determine variances
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and cash flow analysis as requested by Management to enable them to make more informed decisions regarding projects
• Prepare accounting accruals related to projects to ensure that the books correctly reflect the value of the project
• Provide inputs into the preparation of the project capital expenditure budget by preparing analysis and data related to specific elements as directed
• Prepare individual budgets for each phase of a large project, based on the overall project budget in order to gain further clarity
• Prepare section reports in a timely and accurate manner to meet Company and section requirements, policies and standards
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s)

Qualifications & Experience

• A bachelors degree (Hons) in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Economics, Quantity Surveying or Accounting.
• A minimum of four (4) years working experience in the Oil and Gas Sector or a busy Manufacturing or Construction Environment.
• Proven experience of working with different departments on the development and analysis of cost standards for Key Projects
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, PIMS + Ms Applications Excel, Word, PowerPoint) + Project Management Software (SmartSheet, Primavera, Trello, Jira)
• Possession of Project Management (PMP) Certification is an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to develop Work plans (Schedules)
• Cost Planning and Budgeting Skills
• Cost Monitoring Skills
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Knowledge of various reporting tools
• Excellent Coordination and Collaboration skills
• Skills in managing Joint Venture Partner relations
• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas Value Chain