Lead Cost Engineer

About Us:
Our client is a global leader in oil and gas with a mission to meet the world's growing demand for energy in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible.

The Role:
As a Lead Cost Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and success of our projects. You will:

• Develop Precise Cost Forecasts:
  Create accurate cost forecasts by analyzing data and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Create Monthly Metrics:
  Produce monthly metrics for earned value, planned value, and actual costs to derive an accurate Estimate at Completion (EAC) while assessing cost performance and schedule performance indicators.
• Generate Detailed Calculations:
  Calculate the Value of Work Done (VOWD) with precision, along with forecast reports and trend data for benchmarking and producing LEs and OPs.
• Draft Project Change Requests:
  Assist or lead in drafting Project Change Requests in line with our change management procedures.
• Excel Proficiency:
  Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and handling large datasets.
• Technical Skills:
  Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and PowerBi is a plus.
• Leadership Experience:
  Bring your experience in leadership or senior roles, with a background in managing and training cost engineers.
• Collaborate with Planning Engineers:
  Ensure alignment between contractor and internal schedules in Primavera P6 and other systems with cost data.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in cost engineering, with a strong track record of delivering accurate cost forecasts and metrics.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to apply complex formulas and manage large datasets.
• Experience with VBA and PowerBi is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and training cost engineers.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with planning engineers and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.

If you are a highly skilled and motivated cost engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you

Please note only candidates located within Australia, with full Australian working rights will be considered.

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply direct to this advert with your CV &
contact details or contact Ailbhe 'Al-va Lynch on

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