Senior Cost Control Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer to join a leading organization specializing in landscape, infrastructure, and civil construction projects. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional with extensive experience in project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting within large-scale construction environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring effective cost management throughout the project lifecycle, supporting informed decision-making while maintaining projects within approved budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project cost control systems, procedures, and cost breakdown structures.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, including Cost at Completion (CAC), Cost Variance (CV), and Earned Value Analysis (EVA).
• Develop project budgets, cost baselines, and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support financial planning activities.
• Evaluate the cost impact of change orders, variations, and scope changes.
• Maintain accurate cost forecasts and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Support project review meetings by providing detailed cost analysis and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate project cost reporting.
• Maintain cost risk registers and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, financial policies, and project controls procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost control or project controls within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in landscape, infrastructure, or civil construction projects is highly preferred.
• Strong background in managing large-scale project budgets and cost reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP (PS/CO modules).
• Excellent knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are highly desirable.

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet reporting deadlines.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.