Intermediate/Senior - Cost Controller

Develop and maintain detailed project cost control systems, including cost breakdown structures, budgets, and forecasts.

Monitor actual costs against budgets, track commitments, and report on variances, trends, and cost drivers.

Manage and track changes to the project scope, ensuring all cost impacts are assessed and integrated into forecasts.

Support the development of initial project budgets and ensure alignment with approved estimates and execution strategies.

Prepare monthly cost forecasts by incorporating actual expenditures, committed costs, and anticipated future expenses.

Perform variance analysis and provide narrative explanations for deviations from budget or previous forecasts.

Produce regular cost control reports, dashboards, and project status summaries for internal and external stakeholders.

Provide accurate and timely input into corporate and client reporting requirements.

Maintain comprehensive and auditable cost records in accordance with corporate standards and project requirements.

Evaluate and quantify cost impacts of change orders, scope changes, and trend notices.

Coordinate with project teams to validate changes and ensure cost implications are integrated into forecasts and approvals.

Liaise with project managers, planners, procurement, and finance to validate cost data and assumptions.

Participate in regular project control meetings, contributing cost performance insights and recommendations.

Support project close-out by preparing final cost reports, lessons learned, and reconciliations.

Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and contractual requirements related to cost control.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in cost management tools, templates, and best practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or related discipline.