Job Summary

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more of the following: Capital Estimate Review and Validation; Capital Project Cost Control; Cost vs Capital determination. Candidate should be in commutable distance to Wilmington, DE or Midland, Michigan).

Responsibilities/Description:
• SME or highly proficient in cost control and has global responsibility.
• Ensure all projects over $1M have a monthly cost review and produce a detailed forecasting document for the duration of the project.
• Work with Project Manager to determine if a cost control professional is needed to produce the forecasting document.
• Provide Cost Control coaching and guidance on project related financial topics.
• SME or highly proficient in SAP for cost control.
• Ability to challenge the scope of work which forms the estimate basis.
• SME or highly proficient in estimate review and validation with global responsibility.
• Review estimates over $1M for budgeting or any funding request. Issue validation letter formally approving the final estimate for use in a Gate review and funding request, establishing the estimate quality and accuracy range, and highlighting potential risks/opportunities.
• Review Project Schedule for issues and duration. Note any potential cost impacts.
• Attend ERA (Engineering Readiness Assessments) and Gate reviews and communicate your validation findings while covering the estimate slide.
• Review proposed funding request amount for partial funding requests to be sure team has adequate funds to carry the project to the next Gate review.
• Provide estimate and cost control training to a class of users as needed.
• Decision maker on Cost vs Capital determinations.
Requirements:
• BS in Engineering, Accounting, or another relevant field (Or equivalent technical experience).
• Required to be proficient in Excel.
• Preferred to also know SAP.

• Knowledge of EcoSys preferred, but not required
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Capital Project Engineering or Management, cost control, project scheduling or project estimating.
Training / Certifications:
Preferred AACEi training in any of the following:
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
• Certified Cost Technician (CCT)
• Certified Scheduling Technician (CST)

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