Job Description
COST AND PLANNING SPECIALIST
preparing comprehensive evaluation of cost escalation and contingencies.
About the job
Global Level Summary Fully proficient level with full knowledge of the principles and practices within a discipline. Work is subject to practices and procedures and may require periodic review with other teams or work groups. Due to changing priorities or different situations encountered, the incumbent relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Typical Qualifications University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Typically 5+ years relevant experience.
Decision Making Working under minimal supervision, able to plan own work and accomplish varied and complex tasks with the ability to discover issues and recommend solutions.
Supervision Received Works under supervision and self-initiated technical guidance with regular weekly to monthly interaction with supervisor. Work is not generally supervised in detail and amount of supervision varies depending upon the assignment. Broad duties assigned monthly. Work is occasionally reviewed for accuracy. Usually technical guidance is available to review work programs and advise on unusual features of assignment.
Supervision Authority May assign activities and give technical guidance to a few staff for a common project.
Communication Proficiently communicate ideas and concepts. Continue to develop the ability to influence participation in the preparation and delivery of proposals, presentations and reports.
Systems, Processes & Tools Strong understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.
General Purpose of Role Prepare project cost reports assuming responsibility for their overall accuracy, completeness and timeliness; coordinating the cost analysis activities on one or more projects; liaising with project management on matters relating to cost control; making periodic site visits to review cost reporting; preparing comprehensive evaluation of cost escalation and contingencies.
Additional Technical Information
Global Level Details
Global Level Summary Fully proficient level with full knowledge of the principles and practices within a discipline. Work is subject to practices and procedures and may require periodic review with other teams or work groups. Due to changing priorities or different situations encountered, the incumbent relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Typical Qualifications University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Typically 5+ years relevant experience.
Decision Making Working under minimal supervision, able to plan own work and accomplish varied and complex tasks with the ability to discover issues and recommend solutions.
Supervision Received Works under supervision and self-initiated technical guidance with regular weekly to monthly interaction with supervisor. Work is not generally supervised in detail and amount of supervision varies depending upon the assignment. Broad duties assigned monthly. Work is occasionally reviewed for accuracy. Usually technical guidance is available to review work programs and advise on unusual features of assignment.
Supervision Authority May assign activities and give technical guidance to a few staff for a common project.
Communication Proficiently communicate ideas and concepts. Continue to develop the ability to influence participation in the preparation and delivery of proposals, presentations and reports.
Systems, Processes & Tools Strong understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.
