Senior Cost Control Engineer

An exciting opportunity to join one of the world's top 5 metals and mining companies and play an integral role developing a multi billion Greenfield base metal project. The Owner's Representative, Cost Control will direct the cost control activities carried out in the EPCM Home Office and at Site. The incumbent will be responsible for successful delivery of the cost control functions for the Project, including compliance with procedures, capital cost management, change control and reporting, and provide oversight for the EPCM cost control group

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure that the cost control, change management and reporting procedures are thoroughly defined and that all members of the team (both EPCM and Owner's team) are adhering to the procedures. Ensure the procedures and processes confirm to quality assurance requirements
• Manage the EPCM contractor in the execution of its cost control services. Identify any deficiencies in the EPCM cost control organizational structure and staffing plan. Provide independent assessment of the EPCM contractor's performance, schedule risk and cost exposure to the Owner's management team
• Ensure that key project indicators are established and that each indicator has a solid baseline, and clear and transparent measurement basis.
• Ensure that a rigorous change management procedure is implemented and assist with the review and recommendation of trends and changes.
• Ensure that the month end forecast process is rigorous, comprehensive, transparent and accurate and facilitates the reporting of all cost deviations at the earliest practical date..
• Develop and maintain an understanding of escalation, foreign exchange and contingency and risk variables, and ensure that they are appropriately managed and reported.
• Audit change control and forecast processes on an on-going basis.
• Ensure that the cash flow and cash management reporting requirements are accurate and provided on timely basis.
• Ensure clear process for invoice payment recommendations submitted to the Owner and that the work flow support on time payment of invoices.
• Coordinate and compile the Owner's monthly project report.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of project cost controls management experience with a proven track record in successful delivery of large projects within the mining and minerals sector;
• Engineering qualification or equivalent experience in engineering, construction and cost control preferable;
• Thorough knowledge of cost control and cost management techniques and practical application;
• Working knowledge of current project controls systems in estimating, cost management, scheduling and reporting.
• Ability to work as a team member in a matrix organization with members located in remote environments
• Commercial acumen, good communications and ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines is paramount to fulfill this role.
• Proven ability to negotiate and mediate

Successful candidates will be rewarded with a full expatriate package commensurate with experience.