Senior Consultant – Project Controls (Oil & Gas)

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.

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.

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