Sr. Mgr. Proj. Controls (Wilmington, DE or Midland, MI-Remote)

Responsibilities/Description:
* SME or highly proficient in cost control and has global responsibility.
* Ensure all projects over $1M have a monthly cost review and produce a detailed forecasting document for the duration of the project.
* Work with Project Manager to determine if a cost control professional is needed to produce the forecasting document.
* Provide Cost Control coaching and guidance on project related financial topics.
* SME or highly proficient in SAP for cost control.
* Ability to challenge the scope of work which forms the estimate basis.
* SME or highly proficient in estimate review and validation with global responsibility.
* Review estimates over $1M for budgeting or any funding request. Issue validation letter formally approving the final estimate for use in a Gate review and funding request, establishing the estimate quality and accuracy range, and highlighting potential risks/opportunities.
* Review Project Schedule for issues and duration. Note any potential cost impacts.
* Attend ERA (Engineering Readiness Assessments) and Gate reviews and communicate your validation findings while covering the estimate slide.
* Review proposed funding request amount for partial funding requests to be sure team has adequate funds to carry the project to the next Gate review.
* Provide estimate and cost control training to a class of users as needed.
* Decision maker on Cost vs Capital determinations.
Requirements:
* BS in Engineering, Accounting, or another relevant field (Or equivalent technical experience).
* Required to be proficient in Excel.
* Preferred to also know SAP.

* Knowledge of EcoSys preferred, but not required
* Minimum 5 years of experience with Capital Project Engineering or Management, cost control, project scheduling or project estimating.
Training / Certifications:
Preferred AACEi training in any of the following:
* Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
* Certified Cost Technician (CCT)
* Certified Scheduling Technician (CST)

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