Responsibilities + Develop and implement comprehensive **cost planning** strategies for Mining processing plant EPC(M) projects, including detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts. + Ensure alignment of cost plans with project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. + Prepare, analyze, and present cost reports at various project phases and stage gates using relevant software tools. + Experience with Project scheduling & **Primavera P6** a must. + Regularly track actual expenditures against the budget and forecast future costs, identifying variances and trends. + Provide detailed **cost analysis and financial summaries** for project managers and senior management. + Report and graph updates of actual man-hours and costs invoiced, incurred, physical progress, forecast to complete, key and / or critical issues and scheduled achievements relative to the status of the project + Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs with budgeted amounts, explaining discrepancies and recommending corrective actions. + Assess financial risks associated with project changes, delays, or cost overruns, and develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams. + Perform in-depth financial analyses to assess project performance, cost trends, and potential risks. + Prepare accurate and timely financial forecasts, factoring in project milestones, deliverables, and potential scope changes. + Ensuring thorough regular periodic reassessment of project scope, cost and schedule for completeness, reflecting the best judgement of the project team and management + Evaluate current status of the project cost, provide most accurate total Project Forecast ensuring inclusion of all cost categories + Evaluate the financial impact of changes in project scope or requirements. + Collaborate with project managers to review and approve change orders, ensuring alignment with cost and budgetary goals. + Identify potential cost-related risks, such as overruns or delays, and develop proactive strategies to address them. + Support the development of contingency plans to ensure project financial stability. + Continuously improve cost control processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy. + Share insights and recommendations with senior management to support data-driven decision-making. + Work closely with project management, procurement, and other cross-functional teams to gather cost-related information. + Ensure cost control measures align with overall project objectives and contractual requirements. + Risk Identification and Mitigation. + Take on additional responsibilities as directed by management. Key Competencies/Skills + Able to communicate, understand, express and apply basic technical, business or administrative concepts. + Superior organizational and time-management skills; ability to meet deadlines. + Decision and problem-solving ability. + Proven ability to multi-task and efficiently respond to changing priorities. + Accepts coaching, knowledge and support from more experienced staff. + Define and steward the commitment to Health and Safety on the projects + Aware of safety concerns and contributes regularly to safety discussions + Meeting targets and deadlines + Assist in the definition of and ensure adherence to the defined corporate objectives. Brief and assist subordinates with understanding and provide linked sub-objectives that have applicability to their work. + Seek out assistance and ask questions of company leaders and experts + Lead by example and promote a positive environment rooted in communication, ownership and camaraderie + Maintain an open mind when receiving constructive feedback and apply recommendations towards self-improvement. + Build and maintain WSP’s brand/reputation both internally and externally. Mandatory Skills + 8-12 years’ Experience with cost controlling with O & G, Power plant, Chemical processing, Mining Processing industry experience. + Demonstrable capability in cost Controls, and proven skills in the use of Cost Management software / Microsoft Excel / other cost management database products. + The use and understanding of Primavera Unifier is high desirable + Understanding the Cost Controls function to align with. + Cost Management + Change Management, and + Risk and Opportunity Management Desired Skills + 8-12 years Valuable experience in cost control is considered and asset + Understanding management of changes implications + Understanding Earned Value Management guiding principles considered a plus. + Must be able to analyse the effect of schedule performance on project completion + Must be time flexible and able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. + Attention to detail is critical + Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. + Familiarity with other analytics tools such as Power Point, Excel, Power BI & equivalent dashboards. + Previous experience in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power, Mining processing industry is an asset. Qualifications + Must have minimum 8-12 years of experience post-graduation, preferably relating to a large-scale professional services work environment + Degree holder with Arts/commerce/Science/Engineering + MBA-Operations management or diploma or certificate in project Management or other applicable area would be an asset. + Work experience on AU/NZ projects would be advantageous. + PMP certification would be advantageous.