Senior Cost Control Manager

Senior Cost Control Manager - EPC Projects (Oil & Gas / Power)

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. 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 lifecycle.

• Cost Control Governance & Strategy
  • Establish and implement cost control policies, procedures, and standards across EPC projects.
  • Ensure consistent application of cost control methodologies, reporting standards, and governance frameworks.
  • Maintain portfolio-level visibility of cost performance, risks, and forecast accuracy.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Control
  • Lead the preparation, review, and control of project budgets, cost baselines, and forecasts (ETC/EAC).
  • Monitor cost performance, cash flow forecasts, commitments, and accruals.
  • Challenge assumptions, productivity trends, risks, and cost forecasts to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Portfolio & Multi-Project Oversight
  • Oversee cost control performance across multiple EPC projects, including large-scale and complex projects.
  • Consolidate project data into portfolio dashboards and executive reports.
  • Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Change Management & Commercial Support
  • Provide cost management support for variations, change orders, claims, and commercial negotiations.
  • Ensure cost impacts are properly assessed, justified, and aligned with contractual requirements.
  • Support project teams with cost analysis and risk assessment.
• Systems, Reporting & Data Integrity
  • Ensure effective use of ERP and cost management systems (SAP or equivalent).
  • Maintain accurate cost reporting, commitment tracking, accrual management, and forecasting processes.
  • Review and approve monthly cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Cost Control Managers and Cost Engineers across projects.
  • Drive accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement within cost control teams.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Directors, Finance, Commercial, Contracts, Procurement, and Executive Management.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Cost Control / Project Controls.
• Proven experience managing cost control for mega EPC projects within Oil & Gas, Energy, or Power sectors.
• Strong experience in multi project or portfolio level cost management.
• Solid understanding of EPC contracts, commercial processes, and project execution environments.
• International project experience is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, AACE CCP, or equivalent are an advantage.

• Strong expertise in EPC cost management and forecasting.
• Portfolio level cost governance and reporting.
• Commercial awareness and contract understanding.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision making skills.
• High level of integrity, ownership, and resilience.