Cost Controller

Job description

The Cost Controller works on engineering and construction projects. Implements cost control programs and coordinates activities according to standard procedures. Prepares routine cost and financial reports for the field control manager and construction manager. Supports payment application and invoicing processes accurately and on time. Verifies bottlenecks in cash collection and proposes solutions. Calculates and records cost impacts of change orders and back charges to subcontractors. Reviews vendor estimates for compliance with company requirements. Interfaces with accounting, procurement, engineering and other groups to standardize cost coding and work breakdown structure. Receives and checks subcontractors' invoices and researches material prices and subcontractor cost trends. Assists in producing cost reports and organizes change order history for impact analysis. Collects manpower, work volume and schedule data to estimate costs effectively. Operates SAP for purchase orders, invoice posting and bond registration. Prepares three‑month construction cash‑flow forecast. Manages Cube MDG vendor registration. Reviews monthly progress payment certificates of subcontractors against BOQ. Develops contractual requirements for cost control, invoicing, payments and variations. Monitors progress and value of work for subcontracts and major items. Liaises with EPC and installation functions to align activities with budget, schedule and cost forecasts. Prepares client invoices and analyzes committed costs versus actual performance. Reviews monthly forecasts for deviations and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Project‑based cost control experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry
• Proficient in SAP
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Comprehensive knowledge of overall cost control
• Knowledge of contracts and subcontracting
• Knowledge of correspondence such as letters
• Analytical thinker with planning and operational procedure implementation skills
• Strong technical ability in project cost planning, scheduling, calculation and reporting
• Review of sub‑contract agreements, purchase orders, change and work orders focusing on price and unit rates
• Operating SAP system and data structure
• Team lead and collaborator in assigned tasks
• Cost management
• Resource management
• Quality and safety management
• Progress management
• Client management
• Inter‑department coordination
• Document control
• Risk management

Skills