Job description:
Position:Cost Control Engineer

Location: Chennai

Department:Project Controls / Cost Management

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).
- 8+ 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.
- Skilled certifications such as CCP (AACE), RICS, or PMP

📌 Cost Control Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 TD Engineering and Consulting Private
📍 Chennai