We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer to join a leading organization specializing in landscape, infrastructure, and civil construction projects. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional with extensive experience in project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting within large-scale construction environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle, supporting informed decision-making while maintaining projects within approved budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain project cost control systems, procedures, and cost breakdown structures.
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, including Cost at Completion (CAC), Cost Variance (CV), and Earned Value Analysis (EVA).
- Develop project budgets, cost baselines, and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and support financial planning activities.
- Evaluate the cost impact of change orders, variations, and scope changes.
- Maintain accurate cost forecasts and recommend corrective actions when required.
- Support project review meetings by providing detailed cost analysis and recovery plans.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate project cost reporting.
- Maintain cost risk registers and support internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, financial policies, and project controls procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in cost control or project controls within the construction industry.
- Proven experience in landscape, infrastructure, or civil construction projects is highly preferred.
- Strong background in managing large-scale project budgets and cost reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in SAP (PS/CO modules).
- Excellent knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are highly desirable.
What We're Looking For
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and financial accuracy.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet reporting deadlines.
- A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
