Senior Cost Control Engineer

Decima International

We are seeking a highly driven and capable Senior Cost Control Engineer to support the delivery of multiple datacenter projects for one of the world s leading technology clients.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to manage complex planning and scheduling functions across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide oversight of regional/project cost control functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all project(s).
• Direct the development and maintenance of robust cost control systems and tools, including project cost reports, forecasts, trend analysis, and change management procedures.
• Coordinate with regional project managers, engineers, and financial teams to monitor and validate cost data, identify variances, and guide corrective actions to control expenditures.
• Review and present comprehensive monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key financial indicators such as earned value analysis (EVA), cost variances, and trends.
• Oversee tracking of project performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites, proactively identifying risks and approving financial strategies for mitigation.
• Supervise advanced cost analysis and scenario modeling efforts to support executive decision-making and strategic project planning.
• Manage and approve the preparation and review of regional/project proposals, estimates, and budgets, ensuring accuracy in financial projections and risk assessment.
• Oversee the management of change orders across all regional projects, ensuring documentation integrity and accurate reflection of budget impacts.
• Support and advise on contract negotiation and administration with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to align commercial agreements with project cost goals.
• Review and approve contractor invoices and payment applications to ensure compliance with contractual terms and financial policies.
• Ensure alignment of all regional cost control activities with internal policies, client standards, and industry best practices.
• Contribute strategically to business development efforts by supporting commercial positioning, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
• Mentor, manage, and develop junior cost control personnel within the region, fostering technical growth and career progression.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.