Overview
Project Cost Controller/Construction Projects Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Mulilo Group
Position: Â Project Cost Controller (Construction Projects)
About the Company
Since its establishment in 2008, Mulilo has grown into one of the leading Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Southern Africa. Mulilo is majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the world’s leading private equity investor in renewable energy assets, through its New Markets Fund I. Mulilo has concluded numerous PPA’s in both the Department of Mineral Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) and with several large corporate energy users.
Mulilo currently operates 450MW of wind and solar PV projects and has a further 500MW of projects under financial close and close to 1GWh of energy storage projects awarded with its partners. Having adopted a strategy that aligns with the company’s long-term vision, Mulilo has accumulated a pipeline of projects exceeding 25GW, and is now positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector.
Mulilo places strong emphasis on its human capital and prides itself in providing a world class working environment for all its employees, thereby placing huge value oncareer progressionandpersonal growth.
Mulilo is guided by strong ethical principles and adheres to its environmental, social and governance responsibilities.
About this role
As a Project Cost Controller for renewable energy construction projects in South Africa, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of our projects within budgetary constraints. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement specialists, and finance teams to monitor, analyse, and control project costs throughout the project lifecycle. This position offers anexcitingopportunity to contribute to the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure in South Africa while advancing your career in adynamicand fast-growing industry.
Duties and responsibilities
Budget Management
Develop and maintain project budgets incollaborationwith project managers and finance teams.
Monitor project expenses and track budget variances to identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities.
Provide regular reports and updates on project financial performance to stakeholders.
Cost Control
Implement cost control procedures and tools to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
Review and analyse project cost data, including invoices, contracts, change orders, and procurement activities.
Identify cost-saving initiatives and recommend strategies to optimize project costs without compromising quality or timelines.
Forecasting and analysis
Prepare accurate forecasts of project costs based on current performance and anticipated future expenditures.
Conductfinancial analysisand risk assessments to identify potential cost impacts and mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with project teams to develop contingency plans and alternative scenarios to address cost uncertainties.
Vendor and contract management
Evaluate vendor proposals and negotiate favourable terms and pricing agreements.
Monitor contractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
Address any discrepancies or disputes related to project costs and invoices in a timely manner.
Compliance and reporting
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and company policies.
Prepare financial reports, cost summaries, and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in project audi…
Title: Project Cost Controller/Construction Projects
Company: Mulilo Group
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking, Engineering
