INTERMEDIATE/ SENIOR – COST CONTROLLER – JOIN A TEAM THAT PUTS PEOPLE FIRST
At TWD, we know the secret to success isn’t just technical skill, it’s the
people behind it. That’s why we hire for attitude first. If you’re
collaborative, positive, and driven to grow, you’ll thrive here. We’re not a
typical EPCM company. We’re a family-oriented team with global reach, working on
exciting projects in Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Renewables, and more. Our name
says it all: Together We Deliver.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As an Intermediate/Senior Cost Controller, you will be responsible for the
accurate monitoring, forecasting, and reporting of project costs across all
phases of engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) projects.
You will work closely with project managers, Construction Managers, Engineers,
Planners, Procurement Specialists, and Finance teams to ensure project cost
performance aligns with budgets, contractual obligations, and corporate
standards. Your role is critical in supporting cost transparency and enabling
proactive financial decision-making on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Project Controls is a key forward looking process. Our ideal cost controller is
plugged into the business, is able to understand the technical elements of the
project while proactively helping to control costs, identify and manage changes,
risks and support execution activities so that deviations are effectively
managed to maintain baseline cost and schedule or adjust with justified changes
that we can take to and successfully manage with our clients while maintaining a
target profile on any given project.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Management & Control
- Develop and maintain detailed project cost control systems, including cost
breakdown structures, budgets, and forecasts.
- Monitor actual costs against budgets, track commitments, and report on
variances, trends, and cost drivers.
- Manage and track changes to the project scope, ensuring all cost impacts are
assessed and integrated into forecasts.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the development of initial project budgets and ensure alignment with
approved estimates and execution strategies.
- Prepare monthly cost forecasts by incorporating actual expenditures,
committed costs, and anticipated future expenses.
- Perform variance analysis and provide narrative explanations for deviations
from budget or previous forecasts.
Reporting & Documentation
- Produce regular cost control reports, dashboards, and project status
summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide accurate and timely input into corporate and client reporting
requirements.
- Maintain comprehensive and auditable cost records in accordance with
corporate standards and project requirements.
Change Management
- Evaluate and quantify cost impacts of change orders, scope changes, and trend
notices.
- Coordinate with project teams to validate changes and ensure cost
implications are integrated into forecasts and approvals.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with project managers, planners, procurement, and finance to validate
cost data and assumptions.
- Participate in regular project control meetings, contributing cost
performance insights and recommendations.
- Support project close-out by preparing final cost reports, lessons learned,
and reconciliations.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and contractual
requirements related to cost control.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in cost management tools,
templates, and best practices.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or
related discipline.
- Intermediate Role: 4–9 years of experience in cost control within the
construction or EPCM industry.
- Senior Role: 10+ years of progressive experience in cost control on
large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
- Proficient in the use of cost management and project control software (e.g.,
Excel, cost control systems, ERP platforms).
- Solid understanding of project cost control principles, budgeting,
forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex cost data and
provide clear insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with
cross-functional teams and clients.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced
project environment.
If you would like to apply for this position, respond directly to this ad for
consideration. Though we thank all applicants that apply for this role, only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for
everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified
applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment
process, please contact our Human Resources Team.
