Job Requirements
At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
Key Responsibilities
Maintains project cost to complete budgets in alignment with as sold position and in coordination with budget holders, consistently with actual progress and trend
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Supports forecast estimation and verifies the accuracy of the actual to date cost (material, labor, manufactured costs, suppliers’ invoices, timesheets, travel expenses.). Drive and challenge budget at completion, with analysis through various means (earned value, productivity, cost ratio, market trends…). Validates accuracy of estimates
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Develop mitigations / catch up plans in alignment with functional leaders and Project Manager
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Aligns with project team and time schedule to ensure forecasted cost risks are accurately captured and costs time phased.
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Checks and controls cost movements, compares with current scope and progress as well as with previous forecast.
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Communicates cost status / forecasts /risk to budget holders and drives / supports risk mitigation and cost out.
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Presents all financial data in a transparent way, attends project and management review to present cost status, budget deviations and root causes.
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Aligns with Finance Controller to ensure reconciliation takes place between approved project financial data and books.
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Aligns with planner to ensure costs and schedule are aligned, providing time phased cost forecasts for sales pacing.
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Reports on cost movement root causes impacting sales targets.
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Support disputes and analysis of claims
We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.
We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.
Work Experience
- Degree qualified either in engineering (with financial awareness), or in finance (with good understanding of scope content on HV substations).
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Minimum 3-5 years experience of cost controls / project controls / project management on large & complex or turnkey infrastructure projects.
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Experience in risk management processes and tools.
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Knowledge of ERP systems is an asset (SAP preferred).
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Experience managing small teams within a large project is an asset.
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Project planning experience / good P6 planning software understanding is an asset.
