Head of Project Management & Cost Control

About the role

An experienced Head of Project Management & Cost Control is sought to lead project planning, scheduling, cost management and performance monitoring across engineering, fabrication and industrial services projects. The role focuses on setting up effective project controls, accurate cost forecasting, monitoring execution progress and keeping projects profitable through close coordination with Operations, Commercial and Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project management, planning, scheduling and cost control across major engineering, fabrication and industrial services projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, execution plans, milestones and progress monitoring systems for timely delivery.
• Set up project control procedures, reporting frameworks and performance indicators for progress, costs and profitability.
• Prepare and review budgets, cost forecasts, cost-to-complete reports and variance analyses to spot potential overruns.
• Monitor project execution margins by comparing tender estimates, budgeted costs, actual expenditure and projected completion costs.
• Coordinate with Operations on forward capacity plans aligned with project schedules, workshop availability and resources.
• Manage variations, change orders and claims with Commercial and Contracts teams.
• Provide regular progress reports, financial performance updates and risk assessments to management and EPC clients.
• Work with Finance on accurate costing, revenue recognition and reporting under applicable accounting standards.

Required profile

• Experience in project management, planning and cost control within EPC, heavy engineering, fabrication or industrial services.
• Proven track record managing schedules, budgets, cost forecasts and financial performance for complex industrial projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, operations, commercial and finance teams.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, including earned value management and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Good working knowledge of ERP-based job costing systems, advanced Excel and project reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, planning, financial reporting and stakeholder management skills.