Cost Control

Cost Control Engineer – Airport Construction Project

Company Name: TDC Contracting Private Limited

Location: Chennai

Project Type: New International Airport Construction – Saudi Arabia

Department: Project Controls / Cost Management

Reporting To: Cost Controls Manager

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).

· 7+ 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.

· Professional certifications such as CCP (AACE), RICS, or PMP are highly preferred.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

· Proven track record in managing cost controls for mega infrastructure or aviation projects.

Preferred Industry Experience:

· Airport or aviation infrastructure sector.

· Large-scale EPC or PPP model projects.

· Multinational or government-funded construction programs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your Current CTC?
• What is your Expected CTC?
• What is your Notice Period?

Experience:

• Total: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person