Job Title: Cost Engineer

Key Role Statement
The Cost Engineer will manage and coordinate cost-controlling activities and cost reporting
for the project as part of the project controls team. This role requires on-site presence in Visp
for a minimum of four days per week and is not a hybrid position.
Deliverables
* Prepare cost control reports, including but not limited to budgets, commitments,
Value of Work Done, forecasting, CapEx expenditure, contingency management,
variance analysis, and monthly project reporting.
* Create and maintain personnel staffing plans, collect SAP actuals, and collaborate
with project management to update future personnel requirements. Interpret data and
develop presentation materials to demonstrate status, changes, and projections
effectively.
* Provide input to support project changes and ensure costs are accurately captured in
cost reports. Promote a culture of cost awareness and communication within the team
to ensure data accuracy and a “no surprises” approach.
* Ensure correct Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) coding is used for all requisitions,
purchase orders, and invoices.
* Ensure budget holders are fully aware of their budgets and the cost process through
continuous communication and support.
* Analyze data to identify variances from the plan and assess the impact of actual
performance on total installed costs.
* Participate in project delivery team and functional team meetings and workshops as
required.
* Respond to ad hoc requests for data, data analysis, and presentation materials.
* Provide support to the project controls functional group as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
* Education: Degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution. Preferred
fields include Engineering, Science, Quantity Surveying, or Business Management, or
equivalent experience.
* Language: Excellent command of English is required; business fluency in German is
an advantage.
* Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience as a cost engineer on large-scale (≥
250 Mio CHF) pharmaceutical projects.
* Strong ability to interpret cost data efficiently and communicate relevant insights to
senior management.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal
and influencing abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Experience with SAP, SAP Ariba, and Oracle Primavera Unifier is desirable.
* Experience working in a global environment.
* Knowledge of pharmaceutical projects involving Engineering, Procurement,
Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) contracts.
* Strong analytical skills, with the
ability to analyze large datasets, draw
meaningful conclusions, and support informed decision-making.
* Ability to manage ambiguity, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet changing demands.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fastpaced environment.

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Asha Longman