Project Cost Estimator (Manufacturing / Engineering)

Job Description

Job Description

Acts as a technical resource for Cost Management within the Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process. Supports establishment of the overall cost baseline with reporting to monitor and control the project within established tolerances of the baseline supporting cost effective project execution. Coordinates data inputs from the various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate forecasts and reporting of cost. Engages the project steering team to understand causes of the deviation and the need to establish actions to mitigate, where deviations from established tolerances occur. At this experience level, supports large projects or serves as lead on smaller large projects. Requires expanded conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Integrates the project cost estimate, workhour estimate, and project schedule into the Cost Management baseline.
• Establishes cost baseline from which deviations will be managed during project execution.
• Establishes work breakdown structure based upon work process norms and execution strategy.
• Develops and maintains cost reports, cash flow cancellation curves, and contingency analyses. Ensures accurate representation of cost data and cost forecast in monthly reporting.
• Provides estimate of cancellation costs.
• Estimates costs of deviations and assesses impact on total project cost.
• Ensures accurate reflection of committed spent funds, project deviation notices, field change orders, and project execution changes in all cost documents.
• Leads the project team in deriving an accurate and realistic forecast of all funds required to complete the project within the defined budget and schedule while incorporating own trending and analyses.
• Alerts the project team to critical Cost Management issues.
• Provides supporting data for project execution metrics, external benchmarking and project closure.

Requirements

Company Description

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.

Company Description

G-TECH Services, Inc. is a leading certified recruitment and placement firm that specializes in providing highly skilled staff in technical fields such as engineering, IT, procurement, finance and accounting. We have well-established relationships with some of the most respected companies in the country and know our clients' job requirements and corporate cultures. Once we understand your experience and career aspirations, we aim to connect you with the right opportunity.