Cost Control Specialist

1 month ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Perfect Placement Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Cost Control Specialist


Location: Netherlands

Salary: To be discussed in the Interview, estimated range €60,000 - €80,000 per year.


Job Description:

As a Cost Control Specialist with Perfect Placement Recruitment, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that project costs remain within approved budgets. This involves developing and managing project budgets, preparing detailed cost estimates for various project stages, and working closely with project management, procurement, and engineering teams to forecast costs accurately and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets to ensure that project costs remain within approved limits.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for various project stages, from initial conceptual design through to final construction and commissioning.
  • Work closely with project management, procurement, and engineering teams to forecast costs accurately and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
  • Perform regular cost variance analyses, reporting any deviations from the budget, and recommending corrective actions.
  • Track project expenditures and resource allocations to ensure all financial transactions align with project scope and budget.


Requirements:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Cost Control Specialist who possesses the following qualifications and skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cost engineering, cost control, or project controls, ideally within the industrial or petrochemical sector.
  • Strong knowledge of cost management software and tools (e.g., SAP, Primavera, CostX) and proficiency with Excel for data analysis and reporting.
  • Fluency in Afrikaans (both written and spoken).


Benefits:

  • Familiarity with industry-standard cost estimating methodologies and best practices.
  • Proven ability to interpret and analyze complex technical data, contracts, and project documentation.


What We Offer:

As a Cost Control Specialist with Perfect Placement Recruitment, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, develop your skills, and advance your career. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment.


Please Note:

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.



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