Senior Cost Control Engineer - Airport Construction Project
Company Name: TDC Contracting Private Limited
Location: West Mogappair, Chennai
Project Type: New International Airport Construction - Saudi Arabia
Department: Project Controls / Cost Management
Website: www.tech-develop.com
Job Purpose:
To lead and oversee cost control activities of a large-scale airport construction project in India, ensuring strict adherence to budget, accurate financial reporting, and providing strategic insights for project decision-making. The Senior Cost Control Engineer will be responsible for managing cost control teams, interfacing with senior stakeholders, and ensuring project cost governance is maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and management of the project cost control system.
Establish project budgets, monitor costs, and forecast final expenditures.
Prepare detailed cost reports and present them to project leadership and stakeholders.
Oversee change management, cost impact analysis, and variation approval processes.
Verify and validate contractor claims, invoices, and ensure alignment with progress milestones.
Collaborate with Planning, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure cost-effective execution.
Support commercial negotiations, value engineering proposals, and budget realignments.
Mentor and supervise junior cost engineers and ensure standard processes are followed.
Conduct risk analysis related to cost overruns and propose mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance, audit, and financial controls.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
10+ years of experience in cost control for large infrastructure/airport projects.
Expert-level proficiency in cost management tools such as Primavera Unifer, Candy CCS, Oracle ERP, and MS Excel.
Strong knowledge of BOQ, Earned Value Management, and risk-based forecasting.
Experience in handling budgets over ?800 Cr and working with International regulatory bodies.
Professional certifications such as CCP (AACE), RICS, or PMP are highly preferred.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven track record in managing cost controls for mega infrastructure or aviation projects.
Preferred Industry Experience:
Airport or aviation infrastructure sector.
Large-scale EPC or PPP model projects.
Multinational or government-funded construction programs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ?100,000.00 - ?850,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Leave encashment
Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
What is your Current CTC?
What is your Expected CTC?
What is your Notice Period?
Experience:
Total: 8 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person