Senior Cost Controller

Purpose of the Role:

The prime focus of the role will be to participate in cost controlling activities to ensure the best utilisation of the project’s resources in both capital and labour

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent related work experience.
• White Card

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role – preferred
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works
• Experience in the use of estimating computer system software in particular Microsoft Excel, CCS Candy, STR Vision CPM and Primavera
• Experience in preparation and analysis of estimates primarily infrastructure projects
• Experience in cost management

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:

• Responsible for ensuring financial processes complies with Group requirements.
• Conducting Gap Analysis of Cost Control Activities
• Attends and audits the Project's construction site to ensure cost control procedures are applied
• Preparing production statistics
• Preparing the monthly report
• Establishing cost control procedures
• Determine the best utilisation of resource

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