Primary Job Functions

• Responsibility for tracking, allocating and forecasting project costs for a $750MM grassroots petrochemical project
• Review, assess, and analyze contractor cost performance during engineering, procurement and construction through to the commissioning phase of the project
• Prepare and deliver budget update presentations to the Next Wave senior management team
• Perform cost analysis and advise project leaders on cost over-runs in a timely manner so the corrective actions can be taken
• Monitor the contractor project schedule to determine progress and identify risks as they relate to the project cost and schedule
• Assist the Project Manager with verifying and approving contractor invoices
• Provide field management of the Procurement Status Report.  Ensure material that is delivered to the jobsite is properly received.
• Support the corporate accounting team in allocating project costs per the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and tax requirements
• Support the implementation and use of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Note: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for the Cost Controls Manager position at the facility upon completion of the project.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates leadership potential, organization and time management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and extended hours to meet deadlines when required
• Proficient with MS Office software, with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Proficient with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as Waterfield or others
• Experience with project planning software such as MS Project or Primavera P6 preferred

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance/Engineering or equivalent required
• Previous exposure or experience in the refining/petrochemical/energy sector preferred
• 5+ years of cost control, general accounting or project management experience preferred