Key Accountabilities:
- Leading and managing the cost control team, allocating tasks and responsibilities based on project priorities and workload.
- Developing and maintaining cost control systems, budgets, and cash flow forecasts across projects.
- Reviewing and validating contract documents, BOQs, and payment terms to ensure alignment with project budgets.
- Monitoring project costs against approved budgets and flagging variances, risks, and cost overruns to management.
- Reviewing and processing contractor and subcontractor payment applications, interim payment certificates, and final accounts.
- Reviewing variation orders and claims, assessing their cost and contractual impact, and coordinating resolution with relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinating with procurement, planning, and project management teams to ensure cost data accuracy and consistency.
- Preparing periodic cost reports, forecasts, and dashboards for senior management.
- Ensuring compliance with contractual terms, company policies, and financial procedures across all cost control activities.
- Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback to cost control team members.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in cost control, with strong contract management/administration background.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, variation orders, claims, and payment certification processes.
- Strong analytical and budgeting skills, with proficiency in Excel and cost control software.
- Proven experience in a team lead or supervisory cost control role.
