Cost Engineer
(m/f/d)
Freelance/temporary employment for a project in Valais
Start date: asap
Reference number: 774734/1
Responsibilities
1. Prepares cost control reports for the project including, but not limited to, budgets, commitments, Value of Work Done, forecasting, Capex expenditure, contingency management, variance analysis reporting, and monthly project reporting.
2. Creation and maintenance of personnel staffing plans, including collection of SAP actuals, liaison with Project Management to gather information in order to update future personnel requirements; thereafter interpretation of data and production of presentation materials to effectively demonstrate status, changes, projections, etc.
3. Provides input to support project changes and ensures costs are captured into cost reports. Promotes a ‘cost awareness and communication’ culture within the team to ensure clarity and accuracy of data and a ‘no surprises’ mindset.
4. Ensures correct Cost Breakdown Structure coding is utilized for all requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.
5. Ensures that budget holders are fully aware of their budgets and the cost process through continual communication and support if required.
6. Analyzes data to understand variances from plan and the impact of actual performance on total installed costs.
7. Participates in delivery team and functional team meetings and workshops as required.
8. Responds to ad hoc requests for data, data analysis, and presentation materials.
9. Provides support to the project controls functional group as and when required.
Profile
1. Degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Engineering, Science, Quantity Surveying, or Business Management degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
3. Excellent command of English required.
4. Business fluent in German.
5. Experience as a cost engineer for large projects.
6. Ability to interpret cost data in a consistent and efficient manner and articulate relevant information to senior management.
7. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal and influencing skills.
8. Microsoft Office proficient.
9. Proficiency in SAP, SAP Ariba, and Oracle Primavera Unifier is desirable.
10. Experience in pharmaceutical projects using Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning type contracts.
Benefits
1. A very renowned company.
2. A highly motivated team and an open way of communication.
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