Senior Cost Control Manager – EPC Projects (Oil & Gas / Power)
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Control Manager to lead cost governance and performance management across multiple EPC projects within the Oil & Gas and Power sector
s.The role will act as the corporate cost authority, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and financial control across the project portfolio. The successful candidate will provide strategic cost oversight, drive best practices, and lead a team of Cost Control Managers and Cost Engineers to ensure consistency, transparency, and control throughout the project lifecycl
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Key Responsibilit
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Cost Control Governance & Stra
- tegyEstablish and implement cost control policies, procedures, and standards across EPC proje
- cts.Ensure consistent application of cost control methodologies, reporting standards, and governance framewo
- rks.Maintain portfolio-level visibility of cost performance, risks, and forecast accur
acy.Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Con
- trolLead the preparation, review, and control of project budgets, cost baselines, and forecasts (ETC/E
- AC).Monitor cost performance, cash flow forecasts, commitments, and accru
- als.Challenge assumptions, productivity trends, risks, and cost forecasts to ensure accuracy and reliabil
ity.Portfolio & Multi-Project Overs
- ightOversee cost control performance across multiple EPC projects, including large-scale and complex proje
- cts.Consolidate project data into portfolio dashboards and executive repo
- rts.Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations to senior managem
ent.Change Management & Commercial Sup
- portProvide cost management support for variations, change orders, claims, and commercial negotiati
- ons.Ensure cost impacts are properly assessed, justified, and aligned with contractual requireme
- nts.Support project teams with cost analysis and risk assessme
nts.Systems, Reporting & Data Integ
- rityEnsure effective use of ERP and cost management systems (SAP or equivale
- nt).Maintain accurate cost reporting, commitment tracking, accrual management, and forecasting proces
- ses.Review and approve monthly cost reports, dashboards, and executive summar
ies.Leadership & Stakeholder Manage
- mentLead, mentor, and develop Cost Control Managers and Cost Engineers across proje
- cts.Drive accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement within cost control te
- ams.Collaborate closely with Project Directors, Finance, Commercial, Contracts, Procurement, and Executive Managem
ent.Qualifications & Experi
- enceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related discipl
- ine.Minimum 15+ years of experience in Cost Control / Project Contr
- ols.Proven experience managing cost control for mega EPC projects within Oil & Gas, Energy, or Power sect
- ors.Strong experience in multi-project or portfolio-level cost managem
- ent.Solid understanding of EPC contracts, commercial processes, and project execution environme
- nts.International project experience is prefer
- red.Professional certifications such as PMP, AACE CCP, or equivalent are advantage
ous.Key Skills & Competen
- ciesStrong expertise in EPC cost management and forecast
- ing.Portfolio-level cost governance and report
- ing.Commercial awareness and contract understand
- ing.Strong leadership and team management ski
- lls.Ability to challenge assumptions and influence senior stakehold
- ers.Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making ski
- lls.High level of integrity, ownership, and resilie
nce.
