Projects Control Manager (Cost Engineering)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Monitor actual costs against approved budgets and provide regular variance analysis.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cost risks and change impacts throughout project lifecycles.
• Prepare and present cost reports, dashboards, and financial performance summaries to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate with project managers, commercial teams, and client representatives on cost objectives and contractual obligations.
• Lead cost estimates for variations, claims, and change orders in line with contractual terms.
• Maintain cost-control procedures, tools, and best practices in line with WSP standards.
• Support cash-flow forecasts and project funding requirements.
• Conduct post-project cost reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
• Ensure cost activities meet corporate governance, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or cost management on large-scale infrastructure or maritime projects.
• Proven leadership of cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and control for multi-million-dollar projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable reports.
• Knowledge of cost-control software such as Primavera P6, SAP, or CostX, plus advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing change orders, variations, and cost risk assessments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including client, contractor, and senior-management liaison.
• Understanding of construction contractual terms, procurement, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to dynamic project environments.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is advantageous.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or cost engineering certification such as CCE or AACE is preferred.