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Position: Senior Cost Control Engineer Location: Chennai Project Type: New International Airport Construction – Saudi Arabia Department: Project Controls / Cost Management Job Purpose: To lead and oversee cost control activities of a large-scale airport construction project in India, ensuring strict adherence to budget, accurate financial reporting, and providing strategic insights for project decision-making. The Senior Cost Control Engineer will be responsible for managing cost control teams, interfacing with senior stakeholders, and ensuring project cost governance is maintained. Key Responsibilities: · Lead the development and management of the project cost control system. · Establish project budgets, monitor costs, and forecast final expenditures. · Prepare detailed cost reports and present them to project leadership and stakeholders. · Oversee change management, cost impact analysis, and variation approval processes. · Verify and validate contractor claims, invoices, and ensure alignment with progress milestones. · Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure cost-effective execution. · Support commercial negotiations, value engineering proposals, and budget realignments. · Mentor and supervise junior cost engineers and ensure standard processes are followed. · Conduct risk analysis related to cost overruns and propose mitigation strategies. · Ensure compliance with corporate governance, audit, and financial controls. Required Qualifications and Skills: · Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline (Master’s preferred). · 10+ years of experience in cost control for large infrastructure/airport projects. · Expert-level proficiency in cost management tools such as Primavera Unifer, Candy CCS, Oracle ERP, and MS Excel. · Strong knowledge of BOQ, Earned Value Management, and risk-based forecasting. · Experience in handling budgets over ₹800 Cr and working with International regulatory bodies. · Professional certifications such as CCP (AACE), RICS, or PMP are highly preferred. · Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. · Proven track record in managing cost controls for mega infrastructure or aviation projects. Preferred Industry Experience: · Airport or aviation infrastructure sector. · Large-scale EPC or PPP model projects. · Multinational or government-funded construction programs. . Show more Show less
