Sr. Cost Control Manager (PMO)

Sr. Cost Control Manager (PMO) Project Location: Pakil, Laguna, Philippines

Job Summary The Cost Control Manager will lead the planning, monitoring, and control of project costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets. This role is pivotal in forecasting expenditures, tracking financial performance, and supporting strategic decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership experience at the Director level
• Minimum 25 years of relevant experience, ideally in hydropower; candidates with backgrounds in water treatment, pump station operations, or large-scale water infrastructure projects will also be considered
• Strong initiative and a proactive problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable managing diverse teams across age groups and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in cross-cultural environments

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost control systems and budget baselines
• Monitor actual costs versus forecasts; identify variances and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare and present periodic cost reports, cash flow projections, and trend analyses
• Collaborate with planning, procurement, and engineering teams to validate and reconcile costs
• Support change management processes and assess cost impacts of variations and claims
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, internal procedures, and audit requirements

Technical Expertise

• Extensive experience in cost control, forecasting, and budget management
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Primavera, SAP, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of project controls, planning tools, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Knowledge of contract variations, change orders, and their financial implications
• Mandatory experience in large-scale infrastructure or hydropower projects
• Skilled in cash flow analysis and cost risk identification

Behavioral Qualities

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Results-driven and proactive in problem-solving
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Resilient and adaptable under pressure
• Organized, with a strong focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.