Job Openings Cost Control Engineer

About the job Cost Control Engineer

Key Qualifications & Skills:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in civil, Mechanical, or related discipline.
  • Experience: Proven experience in cost control, quantity surveying, or project control on medium-to-large-scale construction/industrial projects.
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills (financial modeling, formulas, pivot tables)
  • Contractual Knowledge: Familiarity with international contracts, measurement standards, and cost estimation methodologies.
  • Languages: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken).

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

  • Subcontractor Payment Certificates: Audit and verify subcontractor monthly progress applications, unit rates, measurements, and back-charges before approval.
  • Variations & Change Order Evaluation: Assess the cost impact of project scope changes, variation orders (VOs), and claims, providing technical and financial backup for client/subcontract negotiations.
  • Excel Reporting: Excel reports to present clear visual metrics to stakeholders.
  • Forecasting (EAC / ETC): Calculate Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) regularly to reflect realistic end-of-project financial outcomes.