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    Project Cost Engineer - Brussels, België - Umicore

    Umicore
    Umicore background
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    Belgium - Brussels
    Umicore Battery Materials
    Engineering & Technology

    Posted on 30-01-

    About Umicore

    Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

    Battery Materials

    We are all on the move. Umicore's rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

    What you will be doing

    We are currently looking for a Project Cost Engineer to join Umicore's Battery Material (BM) business unit in the Engineering team in Brussels, Belgium. In this role you are responsible for the planning, development & management of the capital expenditure (CapEx) cost associated with projects related to our business unit, from the early phases of development until closing.

    This role involves the early definition of project budgets and budget management during design and implementation phases, ensuring that capital projects are submitted for approval with accuracy, are completed within budget in all regions and actual costs are captured in libraries for future use.

    You will collaborate with multi-functional teams and collaborators to drive the successful delivery of capital projects within budget.

    Responsibilities:

  • CapEx Budget Estimation
  • Development & ownership of the CAPEX budget for projects & program at the early phases
  • Benchmarking of internal historic databases associated with previous programs as well as external benchmarking using public references as well as EPCM knowledge platforms
  • Development & maintenance of CAPEX optimization metrics (density, commitment, spend) that collect the impact of lessons learned on execution and as well optimization on procurement and/or thruput strategies
  • Development & maintenance of global indices associated with product/technology platform, location platforms, inflation/escalation indices, speed to market/acceleration need
  • Development of a Digital Platform for Cost Estimation that classification as per local or international CAPEX Estimates (eg AACE)
  • Cost Data Analysis:
  • Support Grant/Subsidy assessment based on GR predictions for the various programs across the world
  • Support Treasury/Finance as part of technical and budget assessment for loans or investment partnership(s)
  • Support Internal & External Financial compliance Audits associated with CAPEX Budgets & investments enabling update of CAPEX procedures/standards/processes as PR approval, using digital platforms such as SharePoint Online and Plannisware
  • Analyse cost data, historical records, and market trends to support cost estimation
  • Collaborate with Procurement on Vendor/Supplier evaluation for quotations and proposals to enable accuracy of Costing Database, in addition to securing cost-efficient solutions
  • Cost Reporting:
  • Prepare and present cost reports to project teams in collaboration with CAPEX Controlling
  • Highlight cost variances, trends, and potential risks with P&T
  • Monitor Escalation/Location Indices
  • Additionally:

  • Performance Measurement and Analysis: Establishing key performance indicators and tracking progress against these metrics. Analyse data to assess the success of long-term strategies and make adjustments as needed according to SLA.
  • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them is. This involves scenario planning, risk assessment, and ensuring the organization is prepared for unexpected challenges.
  • Communication and Reporting: to various internal and external partners, executive team and relevant departments including regular progress reports
  • Who we are looking for

  • 3 - 7 years experience as project manager or project CapEx controller, ideally with few years' experience in Automotive (APQP) or Material/Mining Industry
  • University degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, preferably Masters in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical & Instrumentation/Automation
  • Technical experience and/or background in the execution of engineering projects with relevant experience in understanding the execution of industrial projects in operational environments
  • Knowledge of CapEx budget and estimation standards, with desired proficiency in international or national certifications (such as AACE).
  • Knowledge of ERP platform for procurement & delivery of assets, with desired proficiency in SAP
  • Knowledge of industrial project trades and the interactions between all trades (project management, construction management, etc.)
  • Proficiency with project scheduling software (e.g. Primavera P6 or MS Project ( or Office ) or Planisware Version 7)
  • Strong working knowledge of the MS Office package
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet & dashboard applications, such as MS Power BI. MS Excel & Tableau
  • Proficiency in the use of Portfolio Management tools (Primavera P6, Planisware)
  • Project or Portfolio Management certification (PMI or Prince2) is a plus
  • Excellent English (both written and spoken)
  • Ability to lead and coach teams, guide projects & inspire others by building a collaborative environment
  • Ability to work in a matrix organization, reporting to multiple supervisors
  • Strong problem-solving skills to analyze issues, think critically, and develop effective solutions
  • What we offer

    We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

    IF OUR BATTERY MATERIALS CAN POWER ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

    #LI-hybrid


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