Senior Cost Controller / Project Planner

Role Purpose

The Senior Cost Controller / Project Planner is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing project cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and planning across multiple construction projects. The role requires a highly experienced professional capable of integrating cost control with project planning, ensuring projects are delivered within budget, on schedule, and in line with operational expectations

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets
• Conduct cost analysis, variance reporting, and financial performance tracking
• Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and work schedules.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines
• Coordinate planning activities across multiple project sites
• Identify delays and recommend corrective actions

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare periodic cost and project performance reports for management
• Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and finance teams

Operational Coordination

• Ensure integration between cost control, procurement, and project execution
• Support contract administration and project documentation
• Contribute to process improvements in project delivery and cost efficiency

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in cost control and project planning
• Strong experience in construction, infrastructure, or real estate projects
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-site projects
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and project scheduling tools
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills