Job Description

• Required fulltime on-site (minor exceptions to be approved by Project Lead)
• Review cost control reports for the project but not limited to budgets, commitments, VOWD, forecasting, Capex expenditure, contingency management, variance analysis reporting and monthly project reporting.
• Responsible for timely Project Changes and ensures costs are captured into the cost forecast and reports. Including PCR (customer) and WorkFront Changes
• Ensures correct Cost Breakdown Structure coding is utilized for budgets, requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.
• Support E2E invoice processing to ensure timely release of invoices for submission for payment.
• Analyze data to understand variances from plan and impact of actual performance on costs by area / discipline
• Provides monthly updates on indirects (plan vs actual, time reporting gaps/overages etc.)
• Oversees the Monthly cost reconciliation between Unifier and SAP
• Participate in Project Team and Functional Team meetings and workshops as requested.
• Responds to ad hoc requests for data, data analysis, and presentation materials. (including estimates)
• Oversee and provides assistance to other Cost Controllers and Planners as and when required.
• Leads the development, monitoring and update of integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible
• Oversees the Preparation of the baseline schedule and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams
• Assess impacts and make recommendation to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing of alternative methods for corrective action
• Provide schedule progress reports, trending charts and schedule analysis on a periodic basis
• Maintain record of contractor scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance
• Assures credibility of the information contained in the cost and schedule reporting
• Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule
• Facilitate project scheduling meetings and/or interactive planning meetings as required by the project team
• Creation and regular update of Project Risk Registers. Monte-Carlo simulations/experience is preferred.
• Support and Coordinate the Planning and Controlling (SMORF & Target) for regional Biologics Capex Portfolio. Includes monthly variance analysis .
• Management Responsibilities:
  • Integrated scheduler performance and tasks
  • Cost Controlling performance and tasks
  • Document Controls Manager

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in planning/cost control and ensuring accurate plans and costs are controlled for large (> 100 Mio CHF) projects, Pharma experience preferred.
• Language: Excellent command of English, Other Languages advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to conduct analysis of complex/large data sets, draw conclusions accordingly, and prepare and support decisions.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to deal with Ambiguity - can conform to shifting priorities, and demands
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management software in the area of cost controlling and Excel. Primavera P6 use and knowledge is necessary.

Additional Information

** _The salary range for this full-time role is $165k-$185k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. _**

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