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.
Robust 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