Job Detail

Job Title

Senior Cost Engineer

Work Schedule

5 days / week

Department

Facilities

Work Location

Erbil offices, HKN Operational Areas within KRI

Reports to

Facilities Engineering Manager

Transportation

As per Company Policy

Subordinates

Not Applicable

Accommodation

As per Company Policy

Employment Type

Application Deadline

September 2, 2024

Start Date

ASAP

Other details

Three months’ probation

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Facilities Engineering Manager, the Senior Cost Engineer is responsible for supporting all areas of cost management for the Facilities Engineering Team.  

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

A. Core Competencies:

• Able to work effectively as part of a team but also able to work independently.
• Takes a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Able to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion.
• Adopts a pragmatic, fit for purpose approach striving for simplicity.
• Able to work with several simultaneous activities, prioritising as necessary.

B. Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing project cost estimates, including the maintenance of a historical cost database for reference in building up budgetary cost estimates.
• Support the Facilities team with project sanctioning requests.
• Submit cost estimates for AFE approval once developed and approved.
• Track and report on incurred project cost and overall cost performance.
• Work with the finance team to ensure correct cost allocation.
• Assist the Facilities Engineering Manager with the development of the yearly department budget.
• Support the Facilities Engineering Manager and the broader team in all aspects as per the HKN Energy project execution strategy.
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C. Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Clear understanding of cost estimate classification in line with AACE International Standards and Recommended Practices.
• Clear understanding of the key components of Facilities Engineering Projects which can be applied to the cost management function.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrates a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrates Excellent overall communication skills.