Senior Project Services Specialist - Cost Job Listing at BHP Billiton in Houston, TX

Energy, Metals & Mining

Senior Project Services Specialist - Cost
Job number:
TEC744961

CSG:
Petroleum

Business / Project:
Development

Job type:
Full Time Regular (USA)

Location:
US - Texas - Houston
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PURPOSE

Senior position in Project Services targeting individuals who are looking to add real value by working with a team of professionals in an Oil and Gas industry Operator environment. The Senior Project Services Specialist - Cost will provide expertise in capital investment tollgating, approvals, business planning, cost estimating and controls, risk management and reporting across a range of projects by:

Spearheading the development of scope, risk profile, schedule, and cost estimate, including associated approvals, controls and reporting requirements

Establishing and maintaining the right systems and procedures for an effective and efficient control and overall commercial management of Capital Investment Projects

BEHAVIOURAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Has largely completed formal training in core discipline applications and has reached a level of skilled application in a number of core discipline areas. Is able to multi-task across multiple projects, recognizing and balancing priorities and deadlines

Plays a role in developing organizational talent in others

Has strong negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills

Is able to work on and solve complex problems in area of expertise with limited to no direct supervision. Has original ideas and applies fresh approaches to problems; thinks one or two levels up

Recognizes and differentiates risks and uncertainties, and identifies and communicates strategies for mitigation

Effectively communicates results of work and is receptive to other ideas

Meets stated deadlines with high quality, accurate results

Has wide experience, leveraging knowledge from prior experience to develop direction for the team

Uses own experience and judgment to encourage the honest assessment of opportunities and projects, applying the teams' resources to those with the highest value as a priority

Ensures that necessary tools and resources are available to the team and that team members have the correct balance of skills to deliver on its commitments

Leads on aspects of problems; and able to consistently and confidently present the work of the team to senior management

Possesses in-depth knowledge and expertise in core discipline areas.

Coaches and mentors less experienced team members, taking cognizance of areas for personal growth and development. Invites, understands and accepts divergent perspectives and builds consensus solutions.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Initiate project services activities around scope, risk, schedule, cost, document control, contracting, approvals, etc

Develop and/or manage project risk register, schedules, cost estimates, baseline data and performance reports.

Ensure conformance to BHP Billiton's Petroleum Investment Process Manual

Ensure alignment between Owner and Contractors on expectations around each contract's project services deliverables

Develop key reporting and management documents, e.g. IAR's, AFE's, monthly reports, dashboards, business planning deliverables, etc

Work closely with the project team to effectively manage and progress the project through investment tollgates

Lead range analysis efforts on projects to model workshop outputs, determine schedule and cost ranges, and contingency

Coordinate development of appropriate schedule and cost benchmarks

Maintain projects' historical schedule and cost performance reports

Liaise with appropriate functions to ensure that robust economic evaluation and financial accounting services are provided in support of every investment

Actively support Petroleum Project Services functional initiatives, as may be required. Participate in functional and peer reviews, as necessary

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree, preferably in engineering or construction. MBA a plus. Professional qualifications in Schedule/Cost Engineering and/or Project Management

Thorough knowledge of typical project management software tools

Minimum of 12 years continuous experience executing capital projects, minimum 7 of which are directly related to major project's cost management, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry

Successful track record at senior level in major oil & gas construction projects' Project Management/Controls, under strict HSE Protocols

Broad experience in successful project execution and management in all phases of projects, from inception through project close out

Superior project risk management skills

Computing, numerate, strategic planning and business analytical skills

Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, relationship management, influencing and communication skills

THINK OF THE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN BHP BILLITON. THINK LOCAL. THINK GLOBAL.

With 44,000 employees working in more than 100 operations in approximately 25 countries, we represent the world's largest diversified resources company. We take our commitment to the communities in which we operate and do business in very seriously, and we are committed to operating safely and sustainably.

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Advertised:
23 Apr 2012 Central Standard Time