Project Control Estimator

Project Controls Estimator

What is the key purpose of this role?

Job Purpose

Responsible for taking the lead in the preparation of all project controls cost estimates, EAC’s/ETC’s, development and maintenance of project/programme schedules including progress management and scenario planning, risk management and project trend and change control production across all aspects of the business which align with a particular scope of work.  Additionally providing the lead on development of estimating methodologies and data analysis techniques, as well as, providing variance analysis data and commentary for input to project/programme dashboards / reports and liaising with internal and external stakeholders on project/programme cost/schedule/risk issues.

The individual will be responsible for the implementation and management of project controls tools and systems to produce data, run management and analytical processes to predict, understand and constructively influence decision making around the time and cost outcomes of a project or programmes within specific business lines; taking responsibility for providing advice to various stakeholders both internally/externally through the communication of information in formats that assist effective management and decision making.

What are the key deliverables and accountabilities of the role?

Key accountabilities

Key Expectations of the Job Holder

Specific management requirements for Costs, Schedule, Risks and Change Control to be managed effectively are as follows:

Cost

• Be responsible for the deployment and management of an appropriate cost management approach across their assigned projects/areas of work, typically addressing:
• Lead in the development of estimating methodologies and data analysis techniques, supporting projects with establishing data capture structures, analysis of historical actuals to support estimating and construction of cost norms and to lead on estimate production using top-down, bottom-up, and analogous methodologies.
• Lead in the preparation of cost estimates for all areas of the business including preparation of budget voyage costs; and liaise with Commercial to undertake estimate reviews for key contracts.
• Responsible for the monitoring of outturn costs against cost estimates and providing variance explanations to both internal/external parties.
• Supporting contract/project managers with the cost justification of variations and claims, EWN’S/CEN’S
• Production and management of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and alignment with the CBS to ensure accurate cost control and management liaising with relevant financial accountants.
• Production and management of the Earned Value Management system (EVM) with suitable data analysis and provide variance analysis explanations and recovery options to both internal/external stakeholders.

Exhibit the following guiding culture principles:

• Freedom – will create an environment where our people have the freedom to perform.
• Helpfulness – will work together to help each other and our customers.
• Drive – be confident, curious, and innovative.

If you have any further questions, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@ntsglobal.uk

What are the benefits of working at NTS?

We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. 

We are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made. We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them. We are continuing to build a diverse organisation, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

Diversity and inclusion is our top priority, and we embrace uniqueness. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a welcoming and inclusive workplace where our people are able to bring their whole selves to work.

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