Project Cost Controller

Job Description

Cost Planning & Budget Control

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and cost control systems.
• Establish project cost baselines and monitor performance against approved budgets.
• Review project estimates, quotations, and commercial proposals during project initiation.

Cost Monitoring & Reporting

• Track actual project expenditures, commitments, and accruals.
• Monitor labor, subcontractor, material, equipment, and vessel-related costs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports, dashboards, and management summaries.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions to mitigate budget overruns.

Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC), and cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct trend analysis to identify cost risks and opportunities.
• Support project managers in evaluating the financial impact of scope changes and variation orders.

Change Management

• Monitor approved and pending variation orders, change requests, and additional work claims.
• Ensure all project changes are properly documented and reflected in project forecasts.
• Assist commercial and project teams in preparing supporting cost data for client negotiations.

Procurement & Contract Administration

• Coordinate with procurement teams to track purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and vendor invoices.
• Verify cost allocations and ensure expenditures are charged to the correct project accounts.
• Monitor subcontractor progress and payment certifications.

Project Controls & Compliance

• Maintain accurate project cost records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company financial procedures, project controls standards, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to project expenditures.

Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Accounting, Finance, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in cost control,project controls, quantity surveying, or project finance within the shipyard,marine, offshore, or heavy engineering industry.
• Strong knowledge of project cost control methodologies and budgeting principles.