Cost Analyst

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for planning, preparing, analyzing, and controlling costs for infrastructure projects and construction works, ensuring budgetary accuracy and economic viability. Key Highlights: 1. Direct involvement in planning, execution, procurement, and contracts. 2. Cost monitoring, variance analysis, and financial risk management. 3. Preparation of detailed budgets and support for commercial proposals. Responsible for planning, preparing, analyzing, and controlling costs for infrastructure projects and construction works, ensuring budgetary accuracy, financial balance, and economic viability of execution phases. Will interface directly with planning, execution, procurement, and contracts departments, ensuring resources are used efficiently in accordance with established time, cost, and quality targets. **Key Responsibilities:** * Detailed Budget Preparation: develop comprehensive and accurate budgets covering direct costs (materials, labor, equipment) and indirect costs (administration, insurance, contingencies). * Use of Estimation Tools: apply cost estimation systems and methodologies (PGO, SINAPI, SICRO, etc.) according to project requirements and market conditions. * Project Financial Control: monitor actual versus budgeted costs, analyze variances, and propose corrective actions. * Financial Performance Reporting: prepare periodic cost tracking, physical\-financial progress, and economic outcome reports using indicators and comparative analyses. * Risk Management and Mitigation: identify and propose strategies to minimize financial impacts arising from operational, climatic, or contractual risks. * Support for Commercial Proposals: prepare and review budget proposals for tenders and new business opportunities, ensuring competitiveness and technical\-operational alignment. * Supplier Management and Negotiation: evaluate proposals, negotiate commercial terms, review contracts, and monitor compliance with financial terms and deadlines. * Integration with Planning: collaborate with engineering and planning teams to adjust budgets in response to scope changes, productivity shifts, or sequencing adjustments. * Document Management and Compliance: maintain organized and up-to-date financial and budgetary records, ensuring adherence to internal policies, contractual obligations, and audit requirements. * Operationalization of supplier and subcontractor contracts: ensure all financial terms are fulfilled and payments are processed per contractual conditions via ERP system (MEGA). * Performance Indicators: track and report KPIs related to costs and efficiency (budget variance, cost per unit executed, financial margin, etc.). **Technical Requirements:** * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related fields. * Experience in budgeting, costing, or cost/financial control for construction projects (highway, infrastructure, or earthworks experience is preferred). * Solid knowledge of unit cost composition and use of reference databases (especially SICRO and DER). * Advanced Excel proficiency. * Basic understanding of contracts, measurements, and invoicing. **Behavioral Requirements:** * Analytical thinking and attention to detail. * Ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasks. * Strong communication and negotiation skills. * Proactive attitude and results orientation. * Teamwork. **Other Requirements:** * Willingness to relocate or work on-site at construction sites, with monthly travel home. * Preferred qualifications: Power BI; interpretation of executive drawings and descriptive specifications; familiarity with Lean Construction methodologies; experience with MEGA system.