Cost Controller

Role Overview

The Cost Controller keeps project financials visible and under control on large oil & gas and petrochemical capital projects and turnarounds. You’ll prepare cost forecasts, control budgets, and cash flows, manage change orders, support vendor and subcontractor negotiations, and brief the Project Manager and Head Office on cost overruns, savings, and concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare project cost forecasts and cost trend analysis
• Maintain schedules and keep project resources on track
• Prepare cost planning, cost estimation, construction billing schedule, control budget, cash flow, and flash reports on profitability analysis
• Prepare budgets and project cost reports, and manage change orders
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for EPC/LSTK projects
• Prepare inputs for vendor/subcontractor rate negotiation, and prepare work orders with conditions of contract
• Provide regular briefings to the Project Manager and Head Office, presenting project financials, cost overrun/saving issues, and concerns
• Prepare and process project change orders and track schedule changes; assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management review reports, and participate in the project close-out phase

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BE/B.Tech) in any discipline, preferably Mechanical
• Postgraduate from NICMAR preferred; CCP certification highly desirable
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, including at least 2 years as a costing engineer
• Excellent communication skills, with command of both written and spoken English
• Experience in large-scale oil/gas and petrochemical capital projects (process plant / pipeline) and turnarounds
• In-depth experience in construction planning, cost control, estimating, and budget preparation
• Proficiency in MS Office is a must
• Experience working with the latest software tools such as SAP, CostOS, and EcoSys is desirable
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, particularly in the context of contract and scope changes
• Strong skills that foster team growth, cohesiveness, productivity, accountability, and achievement of project objectives

Industries You’ll Work In