Cost and Planning Specialist at WorleyParsons

WorleyParsons has had a presence in Africa since the 1970's when Parsons E&C established their offices in Cairo, Egypt. Since that time the company has continued to spread across the continent and in 2003 a joint venture was established in Lagos, Nigeria to form DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited. Over the past five years, WorleyParsons has executed more than 100 projects in over 15 countries. In 2003 a joint venture was established in Lagos, Nigeria to form DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited. Worley Parsons has the skills and technologies to address all challenges, from small brownfield services contracts to mega greenfield projects. Our service capability covers the entire asset lifecycle: from identifying the opportunity to the operating phase.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost and Planning Specialist

Requisition ID: LAG006Y
Location: Lagos
Job: Project Controls
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Employee
Job Level:  Experienced
Reporting Manager Title: Manager of Projects.

Job Purpose

• General Purpose of Role Prepare project cost reports assuming responsibility for their overall accuracy, completeness and timeliness
• Coordinating the cost analysis activities on one or more projects
• Liaising with project management on matters relating to cost control
• Making periodic site visits to review cost reporting; preparing comprehensive evaluation of cost escalation and contingencies.

Global Level Details:
Global Level Summary:

• Fully proficient level with full knowledge of the principles and practices within a discipline.
• Work is subject to practices and procedures and may require periodic review with other teams or work groups.
• Due to changing priorities or different situations encountered, the incumbent relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Qualifications
Typical Qualifications:

• University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 5+ years relevant experience.

Decision Making:

• Working under minimal supervision, able to plan own work and accomplish varied and complex tasks with the ability to discover issues and recommend solutions.

Supervision Received:

• Works under supervision and self-initiated technical guidance with regular weekly to monthly interaction with supervisor.
• Work is not generally supervised in detail and amount of supervision varies depending upon the assignment.
• Broad duties assigned monthly
• Work is occasionally reviewed for accuracy.
• Usually technical guidance is available to review work programs and advise on unusual features of assignment.

Supervision Authority:

• May assign activities and give technical guidance to a few staff for a common project.
• Communication Proficiently communicate ideas and concepts.
• Continue to develop the ability to influence participation in the preparation and delivery of proposals, presentations and reports.

Systems & Tools (Essential):

• Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field.  Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.
• Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Can organize information from many sources and retain as per the prescribed format and policies.

Systems, Processes & Tools:

• Strong understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field.
• Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.

Application Closing Date
24th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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