Cost Control Engineer

ResponsibilitiesSupport the Development Cost Planning Business Plan by using tools and implementing cost planning processes on all projects.Prepare detailed project cost plans, present recommendations, and benchmark at project reviews to achieve sign-off on Cost Planning outputs.Assess skills gaps within the regional cost planning team and develop a plan to rectify them.Control and monitor total project expenditure, including verifying and checking invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure proper recording of all project expenses.Provide planning and cost controlling support for all projects, including variation reporting, milestone progress monitoring, and preparation of customer billing processes.Perform and manage project activity scheduling and monitor milestone progress to support accurate billing processes.Conduct technical and commercial reviews of subcontractor quotations for the preparation of service agreements.Ensure effective project implementation by utilizing productive reports generated from Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) through project management systems to track purchases, invoicing, and deliveries up to project closure.Coordinate and collaborate with the project management team to resolve project issues and ensure timely completion of project work.Attend project meetings and discussions with the Project Management Team (PMT) and external clients.Perform project costing reports for team and management review on a monthly basis to ensure expenditures remain within budget.Provide cost control and planning advice to the internal PMT team as needed.RequirementsDegree in Engineering with specialization in Project Management or Cost Control-related training.Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.Knowledge in the use of Xpedion, MS Project, and ERP software is highly advantageous.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Primavera.