- Cost Estimator

**Cost Estimator**
- **Steel Metal Production Sector EPCM / PMC background considered**
- **Belgium**

Project Cost Estimation role will cover the following scope duties and pervsiou experience needs to demonstrate these competencies.
- Develop and manage detailed project cost estimates and budgets. Monitor and control costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring costs remain within budget.
- Validate, challenge, analyze and recommend action on all relevant agreed Project KPIs through the monthly project controls reporting. i.e. Earned Value Management, Value of Work Done, Schedule
- Performance Index, Cost Performance Index, Cash out curve, trending etc
- Collaborate with Contractor(s) EPCM/PMC to collect project cost data periodically and verify that the
- Forecast to complete remains in accordance with the established plans and schedules. Highlight and communicate variance to stakeholders on timely basis and ensure corrections / updates are performed with EPCM. Prepare periodic summary on EPCM performance for the management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to periodically review, maintain, and update cost breakdown structure, cost codes and project reporting formats / templates to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Monitor project progress, track actual costs, and compare against budgeted costs, identifying any deviations and recommending corrective actions to project stakeholders.
- Conduct regular cost control meetings with project teams, providing guidance on cost management, assisting in budget planning, and addressing any cost-related concerns.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant financial regulations and standards.
- Project Cost Estimator you will act as a business partner to the Project team and play a crucial role in estimating, managing and controlling project costs, ensuring adherence to budgets, providing on-time, reliable and quality analysis.

**Selection Criteria**
- +5-10 year Project Cost Estimator experience in multi-billion complex project is a must.
- Experience with EPCM managed projects
- Degree educated with relevant professional qualification preferred
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, cost control methodologies, and financial analysis techniques. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret complex financial data.
- Proficiency in ERP / IT tools (SAP, BW, Power BI), including advanced MS Excel skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance standards.
- Proactive and self-motivated individual who can work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Project language is English, knowledge of the Dutch language is an plus along with knowledge of steel and metal production industry a plus.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Ability to Relocate:

- Ghent: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person