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You will own the cost picture, explain it clearly, and help shape how the team manages cost.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities\nKeep project cost-to-complete budgets aligned with the as-sold budget in our project systems.\nVerify actual costs to date, including materials, labour, manufactured costs, supplier invoices, timesheets and travel expenses. Support estimating.\nMaintain registers of cost risks and of actual and committed costs. Work with planners so forecast cost risks and the schedule stay linked.\nReview cost movements against scope, progress, previous forecasts and productivity factors, and validate estimate accuracy.\nPresent cost status, forecasts, budget deviations and root causes at project and management reviews. Work with cost owners to reduce risk.\nPrepare change order calculations and record changes with an auditable history. 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