ROLE SUMMARY

The Cost Engineer is responsible for the control, monitoring and forecasting of project costs

throughout the full lifecycle of construction projects, from planning and execution through to project

close-out. The role is central to ensuring that projects are delivered within approved budgets and

that financial risks are identified and managed proactively. The role also needs to control the project

billing to the client side and act as a bridge between the project site and the Commercial

department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop, maintain and control project cost baselines and approved budgets

- Monitor actual expenditures against budget and forecast cost at completion (EAC)

- Identify, analyse, and report cost variances; recommend and track corrective actions

- Prepare and maintain change order logs; evaluate the cost impact of scope changes





- Collaborate with project managers, schedulers, procurement and site teams

- Review contractor invoices and progress payment applications for compliance

- Produce monthly cost reports, S-curves and executive dashboards

- Maintain and update cost management systems and databases

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education B.E. / B.Tech

Experience 2-3 years in cost control on infrastructure or

industrial projects

Certifications AACE CCP / CEP preferred

Software Primavera P6 (Preferred), MS Excel

(Compulsory)

Languages Proficient in English (written and spoken)

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 COST ENGINEER (Kochi)
🏢 Western interiors and marine contractors
📍 Kochi