Description
About the Job:
Kent is looking for an Engineer – Cost Control to be based in India.
Skills and Responsibilities
- Track actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and variations against approved budgets.
- Monitor project expenditures and identify cost overruns, trends, and deviations early.
- Prepare monthly cost forecasts and ensure alignment with project execution plans.
- Support finance teams in reconciling project costs.
- Prepare accurate and timely cost reports, dashboards, and KPIs for management and stakeholders.
- Present VOWD (Value of Work Done), cost trends, and variance analysis.
- Validate contractor invoices and progress measurements before payment certification.
- Work closely with procurement, contracts, and project management teams.
- Identify cost-related risks and support mitigation planning.
- Support audits, reviews, and internal compliance checks
Assist with as-building deliverables In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management.
These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the energetic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
- Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical) from Indian University (UGC approved) or from Overseas University. Professional Certification is an added advantage.
Communication:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to articulate technical challenges and progress effectively.
- Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices.
Behavior/ Core Compet
📌 Cost Controller (Mumbai)
🏢 KENT
📍 Mumbai