Senior Specialist- Internal Control

Job Description

1. JOB DETAILS:Position Title: Senior Specialist: Cost ControlBroad Band: E1: M10: ProfessionalReports toDepartment & Function: Job Code: Date Prepared/Revised: Talent Pipeline Layer: Manage Self Operational (MS)2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:Provide a cost control service for (major) capital projects through effective cost control measures and forecasting with pro-active reporting3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:Qualification: 1. Bachelors of Engineering (Specific discipline) + 2 years as Snr Engineer2. Masters of Engineering (Specific discipline) + 2 years as Snr Engineer3. PhD + 1,5 year as Snr Engineer* Certification in cost control (e.g. CCT or CCP)Experience: 3 - 5 years experience as Engineer (subject to qualification)International experience advantagesSkills:* Expert in analysis and modelling of engineering components, systems, processes* Effective leadership and management skills* Operational improvement optimisation, balancing technical, operational and financial requirements* Advanced competence performing risk Management/Analysis* Managing portfolios of projects* Resilience* Intercultural intelligence* Conceptualising engineering components, systems* Able to independently manage own work planning and delivery according to targets; proven application* Advanced knowledge of technical trends, interpretation and application of industry knowledge* Effective verbal and written communication skills* Expert analytical and problem solving skills* Results driven (meeting customer expectations)* Research and development* Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking* Management skills* Competent in managing projects* Sound decision making skills* Presentation and facilitation skills* Advanced persuading and influencing skills* Ability to think and interact globally* Change agent* Creating and innovating* Design thinking4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Focus AreaOperational / FunctionalLegal: 1. Consistently achieve all delivery targets (e.g. tons, products, services)2. Ensure all work is met through quality results (agreed standards, quality, quantity and due dates)3. Cost awareness and control4. Resources utilization and efficiency through optimizing available resources and contained cost5. Consistently achieve all HSE targetsDevelop, update and implement plan for cost control plan on projectsResponsible for developing a quality control base for the estimate with quality cost control for all projectsChange control driven effectively on project which negates late reporting or paymentsEnsure cost control requirements are incorporate in ITB, RFC documentEnsure governance in cost control on projectsGenerate monthly cost flow forecasts in collaboration with the project teamGenerate cost reports on projects and studiesPerform man-hour control and forecasting in line with scheduleEnsure cost reports are pro-actively updated within the specified quality and timelinesEnsure the close-out of projects in system(s)Accept and implement advice given on methodology and systemsPro-actively capture project risk in risk registerPlanning budgetsClassify costs by typeVerify supplier invoicesManage change events that impact the budgetResponsible for cost control component in gate reviews on all projectsEnsure plan for control requirements fits projects needsEstablish and ensure that professional standards for service provision are metResolve work obstacles and issues positively and quickly or elevate to next level for assistanceAdapt to changing business and work requirements, solved problems, provided data on timeMake a full contribution to statutory compliance and management.Analyse expenses and identify opportunities to save costLeadership1. Understand, support and live the Maaden vision, values and goals2. Takes accountability for personal improvement, personal development, skills development and effectiveness3. Takes responsibility, agree on and review personal performance goals and achievement of high performance goals4. Plan, organize, control and report own work and consistently ensure that work is completed to plan5. Regularly achieves the application/compliance of policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods6. Resolve work obstacles and issues positively through problem solving and decision making* Get results through empowering others to act* Mentor* Ensure team motivation and team wellness* Live company values and ensures compliance of team to the values* Apply new ideas and work methods and opportunities for improving business results through team engagementSupport a culture of collaboration, personal growth and technical excellenceDeliver pro-active cost reporting on projects in line with plan for controlRelationships1. Fully understand and deliver on customers/partner needs and expectations through positive working relationships with all related stakeholders (internal and external)2. Consistently maintain constructive relationships within the team and with all stakeholders through relationships and collaboration3. Team and customer communication4. Continuous improvement through sharing new ideas and implementing them* Facilitate effective communication up and down from management and also within own and other stakeholder teams* Network and collaborate with service providers (e.g. SC, finance, HR, IT, etc)* Build and maintain sound relationships with contractors, consultants and external service providers* Identify and support inter-dependencies (synergies) with own and other departments within the value chain* Build and maintain sound networking with external professional bodies/forums* Build credibility and constructive working relationship with teams, managers and business leaders to enhance the knowledge base of the company* Create and maintain well developed internal and external network* Liaise with external engineering companies to share knowledge and benchmark5. COMPETENCIES:Technical/FunctionalProject management principlesProficientMa?aden specific business processes relevant technical procedures, specificationsAdvancedProject management (major capex projects)AdvancedDifferent project execution strategiesProficientDifferent contracting strategiesAdvancedEstimation and cost controlAdvancedSHERQ requirementsProficientConstruction management principlesAdvancedApplication of Stage Gate process (Ma?aden and Affiliates)AdvancedEstablishing a control baseAdvancedCost control requirementsAdvancedCost reporting and cost flowAdvancedFEC ManagementAdvancedCommercial ThinkingAdvanced[SAP] Support, Loading PRs, Expediting workflowAdvancedInvoice / Payment expediting and queriesAdvancedChange Control [SAP] Loading / workflow supportAdvancedCost report admin, updating actualsAdvancedTPWO Expediting, actuals commitment values cost flowAdvancedMonitoring FEC due and expediting FEC invoicesAdvancedMan-hours control capturing actual dataAdvancedCloseout of project in [SAP]AdvancedCost estimating analytical techniquesAdvancedProblem solving & facilitationAdvancedRisk analyses and managementAdvancedKnowledge of and legal frameworksAdvancedKnowledge of the fundamentals of the value chain and business drivers (own and stakeholders)AdvancedLeadership? Developing self? Embrace digitalisation within the function? Teamwork and collaboration* Continuous improvement* Performance management process and system* General knowledge of people related policies, regulations and processes* Contribute to establish Maaden as 3rd pillar of KSA economy* Ability to transfer knowledge within own team* Coaching and leadershipSafety? Safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere? Sound knowledge and application of HSE rules and procedures? Concern for own wellbeing and that of others? Ability to pro-actively identifying safety hazards and act accordingly

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