Lead Cost Controller

Lead Cost Controller - AHM00AC
Company : Worley
Primary Location : KWT-AMD-Ahmadi
Job : Project Controls
Schedule : Full-time
Employment Type : Employee
Job Level : Experienced
Job Posting : Feb ‎27, ‎2023
Unposting Date : Ongoing
Reporting Manager Title : Operations Director
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• Liaise with Worley Corporate and Client accounting groups to establish a project cost control and reporting methodology


• Develop, implement and control the project accounting and job costing system to meet project requirements


• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed


• Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts and analyse project costs


• Supervise any supporting roles in the project cost control area


• Liaise with clients to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices. Ensure payment of invoices according to EPCM contract terms


• Preparation of project invoices in conjunction with the Accounts Department


• Liaise with Client for reporting purposes


• Preparation of monthly financial reports for the project. Also prepare other financial analysis as required on an adhoc basis


• Implement financial controls including controlling authorisations of expenditure and cash flow projections


• Preparation of budgets in conjunction with engineering and construction team members


• Ensure effective coordination and cooperation between other team members, particularly in regard to cost, planning (forecasting) and procurement matters


• Prepare and control Inter Entity Work Orders


• Ensure through quality practices that work is completed accurately and in accordance with company procedures.


• Utilise Continuous Improvement processes to ensure consistent quality and fit-for-purpose outcomes.


• Promote the identification of potential areas of concern or improvement, to maximise cost effectiveness on projects and work practices.


• Develop and maintain a professional, highly skilled Cost Control team through leadership, resources, technical and system support, training and innovation.


• Provide advice and guidance to other personnel as required.


• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other personnel.


• Provide guidance and support to Asset Cost Controllers and Project Cost Controllers in fulfilling their cost control responsibilities.


• Maintain a high level of communication / interface with other cost and project control personnel within


• Monitor cost control applications to ensure project data integrity.


• Provide ad-hoc cost control support / advice to Project Engineers and Management.


• Quality Assurance - Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the BU, etc


• Safety - Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the BU, etc. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.


• Bachelor Degree


• ‎10 years total post graduation experience


• ‎8 years experience in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical industry.


• Must have minimum ‎5 years experience in Cost Control


• Engineering qualification(s) or equivalent experience in engineering / construction preferable.


• Proven computer literacy skills with experience in cost and project control computer applications


• Proven ability to communicate effectively with others; (verbally, in written communications and in presentations / meetings).


• Ability to effectively and efficiently plan / prioritise all areas of responsibility such as: Budgets; Time management; Resources - training and succession planning.


• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of industry standard practices in cost control activities.


• Experience in audit activities.
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