Senior Cost Controller/ Commercial Manager- Rail Construction

Who are you?You are an experienced Senior Commercial Manager/ Cost Controller with 7 years+ post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.As Cost Controller/Commercial Manager, you will be involved with:Implement, administer and maintain cost control system and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and valueAssist in the preparation and review of cost estimatesProvide cost information to support decision and alternative selectionEvaluate and analyze fee proposals / bids and provide recommendation for decision makingProvide forecasts and cash flow analysisMaintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial positionAssist in the development, validation and maintenance of the project scheduleAssist in developing reporting tracking tools and generates cost reports on regular basis including evaluation of earned valueBuild intricate spreadsheets to enable fast and accurate data manipulation of large datasetsExtract data from several sources, transforming it to fit operational needsReconcile data to support complete accuracy and creates a clean audit trailPerform day to day commercial management activities including, but not limited to, attending and/or chairing progress meetings, monitoring schedules, expediting, drafting of change documents as required, facilitate change processes, negotiations, facilitating and negotiation of claims and disputes as required, forecasting, accrual reporting, validation of payment requests, tracking of contract submittals and other deliverables, monitor document controls and contract interpretationSOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable