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Ascentis Group

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 Title: Manager-Cost Control
 
 
 
 
 Reports to: Head of Finance
 
 
 
 
 Location: Gurgaon (Onsite)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
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 Ascentis is an international project management consultancy, focused on hospitality and commercial developments across South Asia and East Africa. Founded in 2007, our team works alongside world-class developers and hotel operators to deliver exceptional outcomes on complex, high-value projects. Our success is built on clear thinking, decisive leadership, and a collaborative, people-first approach. We are now seeking a capable, hands-on Cost Controller to strengthen our finance function and uphold our commitment to performance and precision.
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 Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will primarily focus on project and cost control. The role will ensure accurate and timely reporting of project budgets, projects costs, resource allocation, timesheets and billing rates.
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 As Cost Controller, you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling project budgets across multiple concurrent projects by closely tracking staff deployment, resource utilization, and financial performance. The ideal candidate will ensure budgetary compliance, forecast accuracy, and support decision-making through detailed cost analysis.
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 As an ideal candidate, you will have significant experience in cost accounting, timesheet and rate management, budgeting, and exposure to international taxation and cross-border transactions.
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 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Project Budget Management:
 
 
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 Develop, monitor, and control project budgets in collaboration with project managers.
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 Track actual project costs versus budgets, particularly staff time allocation and related expenses.
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 Identify variances, trends, and potential overruns; propose corrective actions proactively.
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 Resource Utilization:
 
 
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 Maintain real-time visibility of staff deployment across projects.
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 Collaborate with HR and project leads to track man-hours and ensure efficient resource usage.
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 Support project scheduling with cost-efficiency insights.
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 Cost Reporting &amp; Forecasting:
 
 
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 Prepare weekly/monthly project cost reports with variance analysis and commentary.
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 Provide cost insights to senior leadership for resource planning and profitability analysis.
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 Process &amp; Compliance:
 
 
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 Establish cost control systems, procedures, and reporting formats.
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 Ensure compliance with internal controls and client-specific budgetary requirements.
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 Conduct cost audits and internal reviews to validate expense accuracy.
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 Collaboration &amp; Communication:
 
 
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 Act as a liaison between the finance team and project managers.
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 Contribute to project review meetings with detailed cost performance data.
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 Other Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Support the Head of Finance in group-level reporting and forecasting, integrating project financials into broader business plans.
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 Contribute to international tax matters, inter-company transactions, and the optimisation of cross-border project flows.
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 Assist with client-facing reporting requirements, including detailed cost reports and reconciliations.
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 Champion strong internal controls and promote financial discipline within project teams.
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 Required Education &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CMA, CA or MBA, is a plus.
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 8&ndash;10 years of experience in cost control, preferably in a project-based or consulting environment.
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 Strong understanding of project accounting, time tracking, and resource management systems.
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 Proficient in MS Excel; experience with ERP/project management tools.
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 Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
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 Required Knowledge &amp; Skills:
 
 
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 Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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 Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
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 High level of initiative and problem-solving ability.
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 Team player with effective collaboration skills.
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 Business acumen with a focus on cost efficiency.
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Project Cost Controller

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 JOB DESCRIPTION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ascentis is an international engineering and project management consultancy, focused on hospitality and commercial developments across South Asia and East Africa. Founded in 2007, our team works alongside world-class developers and hotel operators to deliver exceptional outcomes on complex, high-value projects. Our success is built on clear thinking, decisive leadership, and a collaborative, people-first approach.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are now seeking a highly capable and collaborative
 
 Head Projects
 
 who will be responsible for leading multiple renovation and fitout projects for our major client, based out of Gurugram, Haryana.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Head Projects (Renovation and Fit outs)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role &amp; Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership of the overall project execution cycle from design through procurement and construction for multiple renovation and fitout projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Day-to-day management
 
 of the internal team, designers, contractors, and vendors to achieve a safe, timely, on-budget completion with international quality standards:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Pre-Construction
 
 
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 Preparation of master schedule, budget, procurement strategy
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 Preparation of a construction strategy with logistics plan
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 Coordinate with our cost planning team for preparation of budget
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 Lead the design process, design reviews, value engineering, and timely release of design packages
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 Programme Management
 
 
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 Prepare fortnightly/monthly schedule trackers
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 Lead BOI deliveries and store management
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 Identify delays and propose acceleration methods
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 Identify and flag risks to the timelines and suggest mitigation plans
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 Coordinate with hotel operations and client asset management teams on proposed shutdowns
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 Contracts &amp; Cost Management
 
 
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 Prepare, track, and update tender event schedule
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 Coordinate with our commercial management team to preparation of tender packages, administration of tender process and award of contracts
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 Manage change order process
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 Lead third-party QS for post contract QS and certification of bills
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 Prepare monthly cost report, cash flow, and budget updates
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 Construction Management
 
 
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 Supervise and lead site logistics, shutdown plans, and works execution strategy in a running hotel
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 Lead design coordination between design consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure seamless execution
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 Manage contractors&rsquo; work progress at site and monitor adequacy of resources and equipment
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 Lead quality control and safety procedures implementation at site
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 Manage changes during execution
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 Prepare and lead project handover process to owner/operator
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 Required Qualification, Skills &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in civil engineering / construction management / or related field
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 Minimum 12 years of experience in hospitality fit out projects
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 Familiarity with international hotel brand standards (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, etc.) is a plus
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 Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors
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 Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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 Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and documentation management
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 Good interpersonal and leadership skills
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 Eye for detail in hard finishes and knowledge of various finishing materials will be a plus
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 Exposure to LEED / IGBC / green building certification processes is a plus
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 Why Join Ascentis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ascentis offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects with some of the world's most respected hospitality brands. You will be joining a collaborative, quality-focused team that blends design, technical expertise, and execution capabilities to deliver industry-leading developments. This role offers a unique platform to influence how integrated design is delivered across diverse geographies and cultures.
 
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