Lead Cost Engineer

NES Fircroft are looking for a Lead Cost Engineer to join a major operator on a 28/28 rotation in Iraq.
 
As Lead Cost Engineer you will be required to produce deliverables including but not limited to management of change, trending, reporting, Progress, Value of Work Done (VOWD) calculations, forecasting, supporting payment, contracts and budget administration across the department and support the Performance Manager in developing the AWP&B and Long-Term Plans. You will also be required to lead a team that includes both locals and expats.
 
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Will assist in the business area he/she is responsible for including the following tasks:
 
Cost Support

• Support in the delivery of multiple Cost Reports and information to the Finance Department, Dept BROs and Management as per set deadlines and as required. Incorporating risks, opportunities and change.
• Ability to interface with all stakeholders (internal and external) to obtain accurate data for VOWD & forecast purposes. To independently expedite estimates of planned activity sets for fiscal year and life cycle scopes taking into consideration updating estimates, opportunities and vulnerabilities to provide P10 / P50 / P90 outputs.

Contracts Administration

• Support internal departments in the generation and closure of commitments
• Support review of Scopes of Work (SoW) for Contractors to price as well as review of received offers in the form of a CTR and ensure price offers an in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Contracts as well as the SOW
• Support in identification and agreement of rates, re-measurements, method of measurements, rules of credit agreement on CTRs, internal audits on contracts, etc

Actuals / Invoice processing

• Technical Review of invoices: Applied payment is in accordance with the Contract and agreed CTR and all relevant supporting document(s) are attached as stipulated)

Contractor Interface

• Coordinate with assigned Contractors to facilitate the submission of Vendor data and work independently to review submissions and update the overall monthly cost files to produce accurate monthly deliverables as per deadlines

Continuous Improvement
Provide experience and lessons learned to improve systems, processes and procedures
 
CRITERIA & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience (15+ years) in a Cost / Project Controls, 5+ years Iraq experience is required. Rotation working is a plus.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Financial equivalent
• Oil & Gas experience is a must. Ideally client side experience managing EPCs
• Strong analytical and information skills managing a varied portfolio of scopes both Capex and Opex.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to learn new and improve old processes
• Strong Computer skills predominantly in Microsoft Applications, Excel is essential for this role.
• Strong English language speaking and writing skills and experience working in multi-cultural experience.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.