Cost Control Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead company change order cost estimation, evaluation, negotiation, and reporting during the EPC phase.
• Ensure project cost estimates remain current and fully aligned with project schedules.
• Coordinate cost control, progress measurement, forecasting, and change management activities across the Project Management Team (PMT).
• Monitor EPC Contractor performance in cost control, schedule control, and progress measurement.
• Develop and maintain Class III Cost Estimates and bid-check estimates.
• Analyze potential project changes and assess their cost and schedule impacts.
• Prepare project cost forecasts, monthly cost reports, and trend analysis reports.
• Review contractor estimates, develop company estimates, and negotiate change orders on behalf of the company.
• Support the development of cost/schedule-driven contracting scenarios and contracting strategy workshops.
• Maintain auditable documentation and ensure compliance with contract requirements and Management of Change processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in: Engineering, Accounting, Business Management / Administration, Commercial Disciplines
• Minimum 8 years of experience in: Cost Estimating, Cost Control, Scheduling, Project Controls
• Strong experience in: EPC Projects, Change Order Management, Cost Forecasting & Reporting, Contractor Estimate Validation, Brownfield Projects, Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis
• Excellent English communication skills (written & verbal)
• Strong proficiency with project controls and office software applications