Cost Control Assistant

Purpose of the Role:

Participate in cost controlling activities to ensure the best utilisation of the Project’s resources, both capital and labour. These activities will include data and resource analysis, gap analysis and diagnosis, the establishment of cost controller activities and the revision of the Project’s Budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Commerce (Major in Economics or Finance) or working towards
• White Card

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role – preferred
• Basic understanding of Economic principals with regards to production quantity

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel

Required Competencies:  

• Demonstrated ability to develop sound working relationships with operations management in the delivery of value added management information
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills
• A pro-active approach with the capability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
• Possess strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting Gap Analysis of Cost Control activities
• Assisting Cost Controller in calculating economic production quantity
• Assists in the review of the Project’s Budget
• Assists in the establishment of cost control activities
• Assist in determining the best utilisation of resources (plant and labour)
• Assists in Data and resource analysis

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

Other Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Corporate

• Complies with Future Generation Joint Venture policies and procedures as amended from time to time

Health & Safety

• Complies with Future Generation Joint Venture WHS policy and procedures as amended from time to time
• Always takes personal accountability for own safety and being aware of the impact of actions on the safety of others

Team

• Works collaboratively in both an inter and intra departmental manner

Environmental

• Complies with Future Generation Joint Venture policy and directives as amended from time to time

Quality

• Complies with Future Generation Joint Venture Quality policy and directives as amended from time to time

Financial

• Complies with Future Generation Joint Venture policy and directives as amended from time to time

Time/Planning

• Ensures deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Undertakes works in a manner that is consistent with the overall Project goals and meets the timeframes specified in the Project schedule

Industrial Relations

• Future Generation Joint Venture Personnel must comply with the provisions under the Workplace Relations Management Plan and the National Code and Guidelines to ensure onsite behaviours are consistent with our industrial relations obligations

Sustainability

• Future Generation Joint Venture Personnel should comply with the provisions under the Sustainability Management Plan and to ensure onsite behaviours are consistent with our Sustainability obligations

Main Interfaces:

Company/Internal

• All Departments

External

• Builds and maintains an appropriate relationship with relevant Client and Subcontractors representatives
• Maintains productive relationships with the government representatives and other key stakeholders
• Directs all community enquires to the Community and Stakeholder Department
• Suppliers and Service Providers
• Subcontractors