Head of Cost Management

Job Description

Head of Cost ManagementNous mobilisons la force de l?innovation pour vous aider changer le monde et contribuer resoudre les defis les plus complexes de nos clientsWe harness the power of innovation so that you can change the world and help our customers solve their most complex challengesReq #: R133154Location: SA ? RiyadhCategory: Project or Program Management/General ManagementParsons is looking for an amazingly talentedHead of Cost Managementto join our team! In this role you will get to oversee the direction of a cost management on the program. Develop and implement the cost management business development plans and activities. Serve as team leader on larger projects and is the client?s main contact for providing cost management services, including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting, change management, close out administration,...Parsons is looking for an amazingly talentedHead of Cost Managementto join our team! In this role you will get to oversee the direction of a cost management on the program. Develop and implement the cost management business development plans and activities. Serve as team leader on larger projects and is the client?s main contact for providing cost management services, including invoice validation, cost forecasting and reporting, change management, close out administration, procurement management, earned value and value engineering.What Youll Be Doing:Oversee the direction of the cost management team.Develop and implement the cost management business development plans and activities that will enable the formation of budgets, monitoring of actuals, tracking of commitments. This enables the development of an EAC forecast, cashflow and contingency management.Analyse costs by studying historical data, identifying trends in expenses, and recommending cost reduction strategiesMonitor budgets and expenses to ensure compliance with projects policiesEstablishe cost reporting metrics within the cost management system and provide regular reports to ensure that Budget and Cost Management activities performed within programme and the principles applying to cost management are also performed by the supply chain.Assign and manage project staffing levels and workforce plans.On a day-to-day basis, ensure that the team is meeting client deliverables, providing cost reports, cash flows and other reporting needs.Provide support and training for the cost team.Recommend changes to production methods based on current industry trendsForecast labor needs for future projects by analyzing workloads and project schedulesManage projects from start to finish, including planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and reporting resultsSupport the team with earned value analysis.Ensure the team is meeting internal quality assurance measures.Assist the client with cost information relating to any legal issues due to non performance by the contractors or engineering services and mechanical liens etc.Provide senior level general project management support as necessary (e.g., financial/operational budgeting, consolidation, analysis, forecasting; business development; pricing; billing; key client/consultant relationship management).Perform such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.What Required Skills Youll Bring:Bachelor?s degree Qualified; role related (Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Mathematics), from an accredited institution20+ years of experience in relevant fieldProfessional RegistrationPMI membership / certification or APM membership / Charter Project Manager is preferredAACE membership / certification or RICS membership / Chartered Surveyor is preferredWhat Desired Skills Youll Bring:Candidate must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills. Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.Minimum Clearance Required to Start:Not Applicable/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.Veteran SupportWe provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.HealthHealth is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGSFinancial WellnessWe care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.Work Life HarmonyBalance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.Career DevelopmentWe are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.*Mind & Body* At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

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