Senior Cost Manager
Core
Leading cost management, forecasting, and strategic cost analysis for complex, high-value projects to ensure robust financial control.
Role type
Senior IC cost manager (project controls)
Builds
Detailed cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reports with variance analysis for major capital projects.
Domain
Infrastructure, energy, defence, and major capital projects
Required skills
Cost estimation and budgeting, Earned Value Management (EVM), variance analysis, cost risk assessment, change control impact analysis, cost management systems administration, mentoring junior engineers, benchmarking and best practice development
Preferred skills
Experience in infrastructure, energy, defence, or major capital projects, familiarity with integrated project controls, professional accreditation (ACostE, ICE, RICS)
Technologies
PRISM, EcoSys, SAP
Responsibilities
Assist in developing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts; oversee preparation of monthly cost reports and variance analysis; provide expert input into project reviews and governance forums; ensure alignment between cost, schedule, and scope; drive EVM processes and interpret performance metrics; manage cost risk and opportunity assessments; lead change control assessments from a cost perspective; maintain and enhance cost management systems and tools; mentor junior and intermediate cost engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities