Project Cost Control Engineer

**Purpose**:**Accountabilities**:**Experience and Qualifications.**- Quantity Surveying/ Engineering Degree and/or Certification as a Quantity Surveyor or Construction Planning.- Minimum 10 years industry experience in site-based QS/Project Controls positions.- Proven experience in quantity surveying or cost & schedule management within the construction industry focused on gas & oil projects.- Knowledgeable of construction contracts, regulations, and industry standards.- Fully versed with using P6 and Microsoft Office suite.- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with attention to detail.- Strong skills in communications, consensus building across diverse teams, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement.- Team player comfortable with handling high workloads and balancing multiple priorities and complex stakeholder interactions in a collaborative way.**Project Progress Monitoring.**- Responsible for tracking, verifying, and reporting of the physical progress of site constructionand CSU activities on behalf of Company.- Evaluate progress on construction sites, measure and assess the Value of Work Done (VOWD).- Assess and manage variations to the contract, including changes in scope, specifications, orunforeseen circumstances.- Monitor Contractor performance and progress against approved schedule and budget,identify slippages with root causes.- Provide necessary support to Company Construction team in verifying claimed progress andforecasts.- Liaise with central Project Services and CP team and provide all supporting documentation for processing claims/back charges.- Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure clear communication regardingcost and schedule-related matters.- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practicesin quantity surveying, and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes andprocedures within the organization.**Forecasting.**- Monitor and report movements against the approved Schedule and Budget, plus analyzingand forecasting Key Milestone dates and Cost-to-go.- Provide inputs on the latest forecast dates and cost to Company planning engineers and costengineers for incorporation into the Company integrated schedule and budget reporting.- Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project cost and schedule anddevelop strategies to mitigate these risks.- Provide inputs and contribute to Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA) if needed**Reporting.**- Develop and maintain schedule progress reports at site including progress trend analysis,Performance KPIs, and Trend Based Forecasting.- Report construction progress in terms of % complete, systems and quantities installed.- Develop and maintain cost reports at site including Commitments, VOWD, OP/LE, EVM (ifapplicable), and Trend Based Forecasting, Contingency Management, performancetracking, and KPIs.- Provide timely and accurate progress data at the relevant cut-off period.- Review reports issued by contractor and highlight any red flags jointly with Company management team.- Review contractors project controls reports to ensure accuracy of progress updates.**HSSE.**- Demonstrate commitment to HSSE and show leadership that fosters appropriate behaviorswhile ensuring compliance with HSSE rules and policies**Dimensions**:- This role will be based in fabrication yards in Mexico and Trinidad, reporting to the Construction Manager at site and the Project Planning Lead of Shell Project Services Team.- Complex environment to deliver with multiple locations of both the owners’ team and EPC contractors, with delivery through a matrix organization.- Self-empowered and independent delivery with a high workload and balancing multiple priorities and complex stakeholder interactions.Pay: $105,045.00 - $147,065.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:- Altamira, Tamps.: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)**Experience**:- Project Control Positions in Gas & Oil Industry: 10 years (required)**Language**:- English (required)License/Certification:- Engineering Degree or Certification as Construction Planning (required)Work Location: In person