Project Cost Controller

Job Description

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

Job Summary

The incumbent will be based in Singapore office.

Is responsible for controlling the project costs and updating the project cost forecast including schedule impacts on costs for one or more projects at complexity level 1, 2 and 3 by producing and maintaining monthly financial forecast and work-in-progress reports.

He / She will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain standard project (cost) control processes and procedures.
• Develop project cash flow forecast.
• Prepare the project budget upon contract award (based on as-sold budget).
• Prepare monthly project report for project managers, reflecting the projects' current financial position and estimates at completion. This includes ensuring alignment with project schedules, committed costs and reconciliation to financial system.
• Perform scenario analysis at request to support decision making.
• Assist project managers in the validation of commercial and schedule components.
• Ensure forecast variances are communicated to the Management to enable corrective actions to be taken when and where necessary.
• Ensure project risks and opportunities are accurately reflected in the Risk & Opportunity schedule.
• Ensure all costs incurred are directly attributable to a budget item which can be done either by revising existing budget or through assignment of new cost codes to unbudgeted items during project phase.
• Follow through the process from sending clients the sales invoices and receiving of payments. Thereafter, inform project managers of any late payments.
• Provide commercial or data analysis for the preparation of tenders by working closely with the proposal managers and tender teams.
• Support the monthly project reviews.

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and/or financial management.
• 5-8 years relevant experience in project (cost) control.
• Effective communicate across different function groups and with senior management.
• Proactive personality with the ability to identify risks and opportunities and provide remedial action.
• Positive approach to work.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexible to change.
• Excellent numeracy and Microsoft Excel skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with Annual Wage Supplement
• Generous paid-leave
• Career & training opportunities (international opportunities possible)
• Company shuttle from various pick-up at MRT stations across Singapore
• Collective health insurance and outpatient benefits;
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide help when you need extra support.
• Additional benefits: Long Service Awards, Professional Membership, Weekly fitness-related activities, etc)

**Benefits may vary according to position/contract/grade level.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

How to apply

• Please include your latest resume in the application.
• Please describe your working rights in Singapore (work pass sponsorship is subject to quota and availability).
• We regret to inform that we will only process applications made via our Careers website (and other linked portals) and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.