Cost Engineer - Arab Security Group

This role coordinates directs and leads estimating efforts to ensure optimum costing and coordination of projects and programs to ensure the the company meets customer expectations and manufacturing requirements, among other duties.

• Define Cost Estimate Scope: Define the project scope, time period, phases to be estimated.
• Develop Cost Element Structure
• Collect and Monitor Data: manage risks, identify contingency plans, control changes, and communication. Measure and report on progress.
• Develop Cost Estimating Relationships: Use cost data to develop formulas/equations entered into the cost model. Formulas/Equations will be the basis for estimating costs as a function of systems and service level.
• Document Approach: Provide documentation for each cost element, indicating sources of data used and any other methodology or analysis.
• Customer Review: Ensure that all expected costs have been properly presented to the Customer for Review/Approval/Acceptance of the estimate.
• Finalize Cost Estimate: Maintain all files and data related to this project.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing cost data for proposals and contract negotiations.
• Determine project scope; define requirements, works with teams to coordinate production, meet deadlines and customer requirements.
• Follow the Estimating life cycle in accordance with prescribed standards and procedures.
• Establish quote priorities based on evaluation and analysis of overall opportunities.
• Develop and implement requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports. Performs performance monitoring and control functions for specific applications, including the consistent use of applicable procedures.
• Provide financial reporting, trending data. Perform data analysis and development.
• Develop and/or revise manufacturing processes, procedures, work instructions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial or other related engineering fields
• Minimum of three years experience in Cost Engineering, Cost Estimating, planning, scheduling, estimating, and other areas of project controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office programs
• Functional knowledge of accounting, financial accounting
• Operating knowledge and experience of SolidWorks, design software, and engineering tools
• Knowledge and experience in ISO‐9001, AS9100 requirements
• Knowledge and experience in ERP systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co‐workers, outside agencies, business partners, and consultants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills/Key Competencies

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Honesty, integrity, and personal accountability
• Strong customer service orientation
• Positive leadership style and ability to create a high morale manufacturing environment

Location

• Nasr City, Cairo