Cost Control Engineer

Job SummaryThe Cost Control Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing project costs through advanced cost control methodologies, data analytics, and business intelligence tools. The role combines engineering expertise with financial analysis to develop cost models, monitor project performance, build executive dashboards, automate reporting, and provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.The ideal candidate is an engineer with strong analytical capabilities, advanced Power BI skills, and a PMP certification (preferred or required), capable of transforming project and financial data into meaningful performance indicators.⸻Key ResponsibilitiesCost Control & Project Performance* Develop and maintain project cost control systems throughout the project lifecycle.* Monitor project budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and variances.* Analyze project profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities.* Perform earned value analysis (EVM) and monitor cost and schedule performance.* Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, and financial performance reviews.* Support budgeting, planning, and project financial forecasting.Data Analytics & Business Intelligence* Collect, clean, validate, and analyze large datasets from ERP systems, project management platforms, and financial systems.* Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards for executive management.* Build automated KPI dashboards that provide real-time visibility into project and business performance.* Develop data models and establish relationships between multiple data sources.* Perform trend analysis, predictive analysis, and variance analysis to support business decisions.* Identify patterns, risks, and opportunities using advanced analytics techniques.KPI Development* Design, implement, and maintain project and corporate KPIs.* Monitor project productivity, cost efficiency, resource utilization, and profitability indicators.* Develop executive scorecards and management reports.* Ensure KPI accuracy through data governance and validation.Reporting & Automation* Automate recurring reports using Power BI, Power Query, DAX, and Excel.* Improve reporting processes by reducing manual effort.* Produce executive-level dashboards with drill-down capabilities.* Present analytical findings and recommendations to senior management.Project Controls* Monitor project cash flow and cost performance.* Support change order analysis and cost impact assessments.* Assist in risk analysis related to project costs.* Coordinate with Finance, PMO, Operations, Procurement, and Project Managers.Continuous Improvement* Recommend improvements to reporting systems and project controls.* Support ERP implementation and data integration initiatives.* Establish best practices for cost management and business intelligence.⸻Qualifications* Bachelor’s Degree in:  * Civil Engineering  * Industrial Engineering  * Mechanical Engineering  * Electrical Engineering  * Construction Engineering  * or related Engineering discipline.⸻Professional CertificationsRequired / Preferred* PMP® (Project Management Professional)* Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300) – Preferred* Certified Cost Professional (CCP) – Preferred* PMI-SP or PMI-RMP – Advantage⸻Experience* 5–8+ years of experience in Cost Control, Project Controls, or Project Finance.* Experience in engineering, EPC, consulting, infrastructure, or construction projects.* Proven experience building Power BI dashboards.* Strong background in data analysis and executive reporting.* Experience working with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) is preferred.⸻Technical Skills* Advanced Microsoft Power BI* DAX* Power Query* Microsoft Excel (Advanced)* SQL* Data Modeling* Dashboard Development* KPI Design* Forecasting & Budgeting* Earned Value Management (EVM)* Cost Control* Project Controls* Financial Analysis* Variance Analysis* Data Visualization* ERP Systems* PowerPoint Presentation Skills⸻Core Competencies* Analytical Thinking* Data-Driven Decision Making* Business Intelligence* Cost Optimization* Financial Acumen* Problem Solving* Attention to Detail* Stakeholder Management* Communication & Presentation Skills* Strategic Thinking* Continuous Improvement* Time Management⸻Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)* Budget Variance (%)* Cost Performance Index (CPI)* Schedule Performance Index (SPI)* Forecast Accuracy* Dashboard Availability & Accuracy* KPI Reporting Timeliness* Cost Saving Opportunities Identified* Executive Dashboard Adoption Rate* Data Quality Accuracy* Report Automation Rate* Project Profitability Analysis Completion* Management Reporting Cycle Time⸻Preferred Software* Microsoft Power BI* Microsoft Excel (Advanced)* SQL Server* Microsoft Project / Primavera P6* Odoo ERP / SAP / Oracle ERP* Power Automate (Preferred)* SharePoint (Preferred)⸻Ideal Candidate ProfileA highly analytical engineer with strong project controls experience who can bridge engineering, finance, and business intelligence. The candidate should be capable of converting complex project and financial data into executive dashboards, meaningful KPIs, and strategic insights that improve project profitability and organizational performance through advanced Power BI and data analytics capabilities.