COST CONTROL ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver thorough, independent, and complete cost forecast for projects.
2. Collect all relevant information from the production estimator, design engineer, project manager, and/or from site visits.
3. Process all gathered data and forecast the optimal budget including planning and work sequencing.
4. Regularly consult with colleagues from the commercial department and the project manager about cost.
5. Come up with creative and innovative ideas/alternatives to ensure a competitive forecast project cost estimation and efficient work plan.
6. Assess proposals and prices of subcontractors and suppliers.
7. Ensure gathered data and project budget information is maintained and knowledge is transferred to project management and the commercial department.
8. Assist in preparing RFQ documents for project forecast purposes.
9. Ensure maintenance of a database which contains prices/quotes from subcontractors.
10. Closely collaborate with the production estimator, colleagues from the project department, and the project manager.
11. Study and analyze bids technically and commercially, and write scope clarifications.
12. Identify risks, opportunities, and assumptions made within the cost estimates.
13. Demonstrate technical skills with thorough knowledge of estimation principles.
14. This is a generalist view of a job that you have been assigned for; at times you may be requested to do above/beyond the scope of this role due to operational requirements.