Main activities • Developing cost and scheduling policies and procedures to be followed which operate in accordance with the laid down costing/scheduling conventions • Administering the project directives in terms of laid down objectives • Generating and issuing reports for management review according to the cost/schedule reporting cycle • Assisting with the assessment of training required by employees to successfully utilise and understand the importance of cost schedule, and conducting such training as required • Assisting in the development of the special project directives for the cost/scheduling plans • Establishing the cost/schedule reporting cycle and outlining inputs and outputs within the company • Establishing variance reporting thresholds • Determining the level of training required by employees to successfully understand the importance of costing/scheduling and assisting in the planning of the work packages

Key skills • Sound knowledge of costing/scheduling control systems, variance reporting and analysis of various performance elements • Detailed understanding of scheduling techniques and schedule impacts on the project, and cost accounts • Methodical and well-organised • Effective time management • Proven planning and administrative skills

Internal contacts Project Managers, Account Staff

External contacts External Suppliers

Typical experience Prior experience should include at least 10 years of relevant industry experience (cost/control systems)