Senior Cost Control Engineer
Project: Copper Smelter & Refinery Complex Construction Project
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan (Development Phase), followed by Site-Based Assignment in East Kazakhstan
Reporting Line: PProject Controls Director
Role Purpose
The Senior Cost Control Engineer is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining project cost control systems to ensure the successful delivery of the Copper Smelter and Refinery Project within approved budgets. The role provides accurate cost forecasting, change management, cost reporting, and performance analysis throughout all project phases, from engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, and handover.
The position plays a critical role in supporting management decision-making by providing timely, reliable, and transparent cost performance information.
Key Accountabilities
1. Cost Planning and Budget Control
Develop and maintain the Project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
Establish and manage project budgets, cost baselines, and control accounts.
Monitor actual expenditures against approved budgets and commitments.
Ensure alignment between project scope, schedule, and cost forecasts.
2. Cost Monitoring and Reporting
Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports for Project Management and Executive Leadership.
Analyze cost performance, trends, variances, and productivity indicators.
Identify cost risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation measures.
Support the implementation of a "Single Source of Truth" for project cost reporting.
3. Forecasting and Performance Analysis
Prepare accurate Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) forecasts.
Monitor project performance through earned value management (EVM) techniques.
Assess impacts of schedule delays, productivity issues, and scope changes on project costs.
Develop cost scenarios and sensitivity analyses for management decision-making.
4. Change Management
Review and evaluate change orders, variations, and claims from contractors and suppliers.
Quantify cost impacts associated with scope changes and risk events.
Ensure cost impacts are appropriately documented, approved, and incorporated into forecasts and budgets.
Maintain a comprehensive change management register.
5. Contractor Cost Control
Review contractor progress payment applications and supporting documentation.
Verify quantities, progress percentages, and contractual cost claims.
Monitor contractor commitments and expenditure against approved contracts.
Support contract administration teams in commercial evaluations and claims assessments.
6. Risk and Opportunity Management
Participate in project risk workshops and quantitative risk assessments.
Develop and maintain cost contingency and management reserve tracking.
Monitor emerging cost risks and recommend mitigation actions.
7. Systems and Continuous Improvement
Utilize industry-standard cost control systems and reporting tools.
Improve cost management processes, procedures, and reporting formats.
Ensure compliance with company project governance requirements and international best practices.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of project controls and cost control experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience on large capital projects exceeding USD 500 million.
Experience in mining, metallurgy, smelters, refineries, chemical plants, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.
Demonstrated experience through engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of project controls principles and methodologies.
Advanced cost forecasting and budget management skills.
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
Strong knowledge of contract administration and change management.
Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, EcoSys, Power BI, Excel, or equivalent cost control systems.
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Language Skills
Fluent English (written and verbal)
Preferred Experience
Copper smelter, refinery, pyrometallurgical, or large mineral processing projects.
EPC/EPCM project delivery models.
Mega projects exceeding USD 1 billion.
Experience in remote site construction environments and international contractor management.

Senior Cost Control Engineer

Казахстан, Алматы, Dostyk 85a

Описание

KAZ Minerals

Алматы