Job Title: Project Budget Manager
Synopsis:
The Project Budget Manager is responsible for managing project costs, ensuring they are in line with the established budget and forecasting requirements. This role involves monitoring cost contingencies, organizing meetings with stakeholders to gather cost information, and maintaining accurate records of project expenses.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish a project budget structure, following established cost management plans and WBS structures.
* Maintain and update cost forecasts based on project progress information.
* Provide regular cost reports to project management teams, including baseline comparisons and key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Gather requests for invoicing from contractors and suppliers, and obtain approval for payment.
* Ensure integration of cost elements into main systems (SAP-based) and maintain consistency.
Contributions to Schedule & Budget Analysis:
* Change Impact Analysis: Perform schedule and cost analysis for requested changes to the project.
* Document change analysis, such as creating simulation versions of the project schedule.
* Apply approved change requests to the budget and budget planning, and properly archive baselines.
Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement:
* Propose improvements to project management from a cost management perspective.
* Avoid developing new methodologies but rather advancing existing ones where possible
* Share best practices with project team members.
* Coach project team members to better estimate their costs.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Expert knowledge of MS Office suite (especially Excel), SAP, and PowerBI.
* Knowledge of infrastructure projects and project management methodologies.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Languages: Fluent in English. Good knowledge of French and/or Dutch is an asset.
What We Offer:
* A permanent contract with an attractive salary package.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.