Project Controls Engineer Sisslerfeld (f/m/d), 100%

The Bachem Group is investing in a new site in Sisslerfeld in Northwestern Switzerland. This step is part of the long-term strategy to expand production capacity by the end of the decade. The new production site will play a central role in achieving these goals.

The initiation phase of the project offers you unique opportunities to shape the future organization. To strengthen our team in the Global Engineering department, we are looking for a committed Project Controls Engineer (f/m/d), 100%.

Your tasks:

• Implement the Project Cost Control process and system to ensure that the GC/CM’s project controls systems are capable of meeting Bachem requirements timely and with required quality
• Ensure transparent and consistent adherence to Bachem site financial accounting laws and principles, including tax and duties issues
• Ensure that workflows for (de)mobilization, purchase orders, invoices and changes are implemented and according to the project DOA (Delegation of Authority)
• Provide controls training and (kick-off) workshops for project team and/ or contractor
• Establish and maintain WBS, Work Package, project cost report
• Coordinate the preparation of cost estimates
• Implement and manage cost control, schedule and progress control tools
• Reconcile cost data of project cost report(s) and accounting systems(s)
• Produce accurate and unbiased cost forecasts at a detailed and summary level
• Monitor cost performance to detect and understand variances from the budget
• Identify and ensure early warning of cost trends such that corrective actions are taken
• Responsible for performance of "what-if”-analysis and preparation of corrective action regarding the scheduled program when required
• Incorporate the changes to scope, schedule, cost control systems and reporting
• Update and monitor the project risk register
• Ensure together with procurement that the following registers are available and auditable: bid evaluations, (sub-) contracts, insurance, bank guarantees, warranties, retentions, change orders, payment applications, temporary assets, risk, (de)mobilization

Your profile:

• Bachelor or University degree in engineering / economics / business administration
• PMI, RICS or ACCEi Project Control Professional qualification or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years work experience as Project Control Engineer (e.g. cost engineer, quantity surveyor)
• Experience in the use of data analysis and reporting tools, e.g. Power BI
• Knowledge of the BKP structure used in the construction industry
• Good knowledge of SAP, as well as experience with construction accounting software (e.g. Messerli)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• High tolerance for ambiguity and capability to manage uncertainty while maintaining effective decision-making
• Very good knowledge of German and English, project language in English

Our offer:

• A dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities
• Flexible working hours with home office days and an option for obtaining additional vacation days through workload reduction
• Employee development through numerous internal and external training opportunities
• 60% coverage of pension fund contributions by Bachem AG as well as option for extra-mandatory pension provision with our Pension Plan Plus
• Access to the Swibeco benefits platform with discounts from external partners
• Fresh, healthy and varied food in our staff restaurant
• A wide range of free sports activities on the Bachem Campus

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our application portal.

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