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Engineering > Cost Engineering
Assist in the creation of project cost estimates for all aspects of the project (owners costs, engineering, construction etc). Manage cost engineering activities including development and implementation of cost controls. Coordinate with the Planner / Scheduler and Project Controls Manager in the organization and facilitation of risk assessment interviews.
Job Details
Location: United Kingdom > Aberdeen
Salary: neg
Working Locations: Office
Posted: 10 February 2012 at 08:00 (exp: 09/03/2012)
Job Description
Our client is a global energy provider operating in over 30 countries worldwide. With over 30,000 employees the company is committed to contributing to social, economic and environmental improvements in all of the communities in which they operate
As Cost Engineer your main responsibilities will include
Assist in the creation of project cost estimates for all aspects of the project (owners costs, engineering, construction etc).
Manage cost engineering activities including development and implementation of cost controls.
Coordinate with the Planner / Scheduler and Project Controls Manager in the organization and facilitation of risk assessment interviews.
Facilitate cost risk mitigation and contingency planning process.
Migrate conceptual project estimates to definitive project control estimate
Establish and maintain cost data input to an integrated project cost and schedule system.
Participate in early project activities related to reviewing/upgrading contractor's cost control organization and procedures
Assure accuracy and timeliness of data collection for cost measurement
Coordinate flow of information related to contractor input into the contractor's estimate and to the reforecasting effort associated with the control estimate
Skills
Leadership ability in the area of Cost Control
Proven expert in cost engineering \ cost control
Solid understanding of Upstream projects and their management and control
Good understanding of SAP and procurement process used for cost management
Strong communication skills
Well-developed analytical skills with ability to asses project plans and identify gaps and risks
Qualifications/Experience
Bachelor degree (B.Sc.) or equivalent education
Relevant experience within project management in the oil and gas industry.
Good management presentation and reporting skills
Good knowledge of key capital project management processes
This is a contract position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 83156
Orion Group currently supplies over 3,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 29 offices worldwide, Orion Group operating in the UK and internationally and in January 2009, were named the UK's number one for engineering recruitment
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