EPC (Engineering Process Controller) - Project Controller

Our client, an international player in renewable energies and a multi-source electricity producer (wind, solar, hydropower, and biomass), is currently looking for an EPC (Engineering Process Control) - Project Controller to be based in Giyani, Limpopo.

Position: EPC (Engineering Process Control) - Project Controller

Qualifications and Experience:

• BTech or Bachelor’s Degree in Cost Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related disciplines
• Prior experience in the renewable sector or energy generation will be valued
• General knowledge of standard forms of contracts, particularly FIDIC
• 3 – 5 years in cost controlling and contracts administration for EPC Projects
• Claims and change management for EPC Projects

Standard Operating / Computer System Knowledge:

• Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, etc.
• MS Office basic programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Projects)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collation and control of all the cost information from various cost centres for Project costs
• Update and control Project cost progress and deviations against the approved Budget as per the Site Progress
• Handling follow-ups on the Cost control & trends for Project / Site Costs, highlighting and reporting as per organisation requirements on deviations & propose mitigations plans for risks
• Scope change management i.e. identify and quantity variations, site instructions, scope changes, etc.
• Review and evaluate contractors / suppliers / service providers’ claims and quantify claims / back-charges / contra-charges for non-conformities, delays, etc.
• Cost report management i.e. report cost, cash flow (in and out) and Financial Position of the Projects Cost codes
• Update and control Cost to Completion Forecasts including cost provisions for risks and opportunities
• Prepare monthly contractors’ liabilities schedule / register and assist with provisions of accruals for cash out forecast
• Assist in updating risk management templates and initial drafts of contractual notifications to EPC Contractors and Suppliers
• Assist in contracts management administration and registers / trackers updates for Project POs and Contracts
• Participation in dispute resolution and litigation dossiers preparations
• Site General Spend control and reconciliation (imprest system / petty cash)
• Participation in Site Suppliers evaluation, commercial bid analysis, and Procurement (Requests and Payment Certificates)
• Invoices control and approval management coordination with the PM & Finance Departments

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to monitor and control project forecasts and costs
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Strong data collation, analysis, and presentation
• Strong written and spoken English, as well as cultural diversity awareness
• Analytical and problem solving
• Output and deliverables driven
• Team collaborator with strong organisational skills, accountability, and decision making