Cost Controller

Job Purpose

Cost Planning & Budgeting

• Support development and maintenance of the Project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) aligned with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Support preparation of project budgets, funding requests, and cost estimates across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate with discipline leads and discipline managers to ensure cost plans reflect scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Assist in establishing baseline budgets and monitor changes throughout the project lifecycle.

Cost Monitoring & Performance Analysis

• Track and report actual costs, commitments, and accruals against approved budgets.
• Analyze cost variances and trends and recommend corrective actions to mitigate overruns.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics such as CPI and TCPI.
• Support the Senior Cost Control Engineer in preparing and presenting monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executive summaries for project leadership and stakeholders.

Invoice & Payment Validation

• Review and validate EPCC Contractor and Subcontractor invoices against contractual terms, progress, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and Project Controls to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.
• Maintain auditable records of invoice approvals, payment status, and financial commitments.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare cost input for Project Monthly Reports, Steering Committee presentations, and internal reviews.
• Maintain centralized and auditable records of cost data, forecasts, and historical trends.
• Document and submit Lessons Learned related to cost control and financial management.

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 15 years' experience in Fertilizer or Petrochemical Major Projects Execution.