Cost Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain system accuracy and ensure data integrity across cost systems
• Perform analytics including Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Earned Value Management, forecasting, and scenario evaluation
• Generate standard cost reports for project stakeholders
• Develop ad hoc reports to support project decision-making
• Conduct contract and commercial analysis to assess financial impacts
• Lead or participate in meetings with Project Management Teams to communicate cost performance
• Support development and refinement of reporting to reflect project health
• Communicate project status effectively using standardized tools and methods
• Apply historical and current project trends to inform cost-related decisions
• Identify and implement cost control measures that drive accountability across the project team
• Support team coordination and task execution to meet project deliverables

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for managing the cost control function for the assigned project, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to support informed decision-making. The position requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills to collaborate with project stakeholders and drive positive project outcomes.

The Cost Manager oversees the development and maintenance of cost reports, analyzes trends, and provides actionable insights into project leadership. Responsibilities include implementing cost control measures, supporting cost accountability for project team, and ensuring alignment with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) practices, planning and scheduling, progress measurement, estimate development, and contract commercial terms.

PRIMARY POSITION OBJECTIVE

To manage and execute the cost control function for assigned project by:

• Ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting and forecasting
• Supporting project leadership with a cost-focused mindset
• Communicating project health using standardized tools and reporting methods
• Applying historical and current project trends to support decision-making
• Maintaining data integrity and system accuracy
• Supporting contract and commercial analysis to enhance financial performance