Cost Planning Specialist

9 hours ago


Kuwait City, Al Asimah SMC International Placement Full time

As a Cost Planning Specialist at SMC International Placement, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial success of our projects.

About the Job

This position involves developing and implementing cost planning strategies, analyzing project financial performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop detailed cost estimates and forecasts for projects.
  • Analyze actual versus budgeted costs, identifying areas for cost reduction.
  • Provide expert advice on cost control and planning to project stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5-10 years of experience in project controls with intermediate to senior-level experience in planning, scheduling, and costing.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel, and familiarity with cost control tools such as Primavera.
  • Experience with large companies and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
  • Detailed understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), progress reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Cooperative, hardworking, and punctual attitude.
  • Proactive approach in delivering tasks.
  • Able to work independently with less supervision.
  • Good relationship with clients and staff.
  • Highly analytical, keen on details, and able to multitask.
  • Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.


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