Project Control Engineer

Roles (Basic Function and Scope)
• Assist project teams by developing and maintaining project monitoring and reporting systems aiding the effectiveness of the management of projects.
• Assist in the timely financial closeout of projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
During the initial definition phase/funding phase of the project, the Cost Engineer will:
• Consolidate, and document the project expenditures
• Prepare monthly cost reports
• Maintain current control estimates and monitor variance
• Document the control plans for the project
• Assist team in documenting the organization plan for the project
• Develop expenditure forecast consistent with project team plans
• Assist team in appraising the overall performance of the project with respect to cost

During the execution phase of the project, the engineer will:
• Assists accounting in ensuring costs are correctly charged to the project.
• Perform cost allocation as required by project ( project costs split to AFEs, or project management allocations)
• Update cost reports reflecting expenditure versus approved budgets and forecast of final project costs. Produce and update monthly project cost reports.
• Ensure compliance with approved control plans for projects
• Assist team in documenting the project management organization for comparison against plan.
• Maintain forecast of expenditure forecasts consistent with project team plans and monitor against previous forecasts.
• Provide input into the annual plans and budgets (P&B), and JV budget submissions for the project.
• Assist team in appraising the overall performance of the project with respect to cost
• Prepare monthly cash-calls and follow through with controller to ensure expenditures within approved levels
• Prepare monthly accrual forecasts to accounting group.
• Maintain/update AFE log for project.
• Assist team in monitoring AFE status and preparing supplements as required.

Assist team in developing project closeout documentation.

Other
• Must be medically fit
• Must participate in drug and alcohol testing and background check as required
• Comply with Malaria prophylaxis requirements
• Work in a diverse multi-cultural environment

Work Contacts
Frequent contacts with Project Engineers and other members of the Project teams. Frequent contacts with consultants/contractors to monitor implementation of project control processes. Continually communicate cost impacts of project decisions/changes to Project Engineers.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• B.Sc. in engineering with strengths in the areas of Project management, and production facilities.
• 5 years varied Cost Engineering experience.
• Fluency in English.



LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria