Manager Project Cost Control

About the role

The Manager Project Cost Control plays a key role in managing and reporting Cost, Schedule, Change Management and Risks across assigned projects. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management and the wider project team, the role identifies potential cost and schedule impacts, leads the forecasting process and gives senior management clear visibility of project performance. It also involves leading, managing and developing the Project Controls team across planning, cost controls and commercial management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and report Cost, Schedule, Change Management and Risks for assigned projects.
• Act as Commercial and Contractual Lead for all contractual and commercial management of assigned projects.
• Advise Engineering and Project Management on potential cost and schedule impacts from scope changes and contingencies.
• Lead the forecasting process to capture current expenses and schedule expectations across project areas and packages.
• Present forecasts to senior management, comparing them with previous forecasts and explaining variances.
• Lead, manage and train the Project Controls team covering Planning, Cost Controls and Commercial Management.
• Liaise with the client's Project Controls team and ensure effective internal departmental and corporate communication.
• Ensure compliance and follow-up of all commercial aspects within the project.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years on Singapore-based projects.
• Professional certification such as PMP, MRICS, CCP or similar is preferred.
• Proven people-management experience with strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of cost engineering concepts and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value and Schedule Management.
• Commercial and contract management expertise, especially for Open-Book Reimbursable Contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.