Covestro
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Major tasks and responsibilities of position
Performs the work of a Senior Cost Engineer or Planner/Scheduler on a project while also taking responsibility for the overall execution of project controls work by the Covestro team and external contractors.
Establishes the Project Controls Plan and associated cost, schedule, progress, change, risk detailed procedures and workflows for the project in alignment with Covestro standards. Reviews, approvals, and audits contractor project controls procedures and tools.
Develops project controls ITB and contract annexes to ensure that both Covestro and contractor software tools, systems and templates are implemented in accordance with project requirements and Covestro standards.
Develops and implements the work breakdown structure (WBS), cost structures (SAP WBS, control accounts, cost coding), schedule structures (P6 WBS, schedule definition levels, activity coding) and progress structures (rules of credit, progress level of detail) for both Covestro and contractors to enable meaningful reporting and accurate forecasting.
Coordinates the cost estimating process in different phases based on different accuracy objectives to ensure that the estimate can be aligned with the project execution model. Prepares the Appropriate Request.
Establishes the control account budgets and schedule baseline and facilitates internal and stakeholder estimate and schedule assurance and risk reviews, gate processes, audits, and approvals.
Provides monthly reports and presentations that reflect an accurate and timely assessment of current and forecast project status. Identify early warning of cost, schedule and progress variances against the baseline and provide mitigation options, analysis and recommendations. Ensure that trends, potential changes, and contractor schedule and progress performance issues are identified and reflected in the project forecast.
Prepares lessons learned, cost and schedule benchmark data collection, and inputs to the Project Close-out Report. Supervises the asset capitalization process and ensures that contracts and financial systems are properly closed.
Bachelor's degree or above in engineering, business administration or other project management-related fields, engineering major is preferred
Minimum of eight or more (8+) years of experience in project controlling area either in cost control or scheduling or both
Project controlling background with field experiences in chemical or industrial plants from project conception through closeout
Sufficient knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction, and understanding of how these functions work together to accomplish successful capital investments
Strong spirit of teamwork and accountability
Open and active in learning new knowledge
Analytical and logical thinking
Good and effective communication both in English and Chinese
Proficiency with the methodology and tools of cost control or schedule control in the engineering industry, e.g. P6, SAP, PRISM
Willingness for offshore assignment
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
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