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Part-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 14d ago
Apply by Oct 22
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role is responsible for end-to-end cost, commercial, and financial control across complex engineering and infrastructure projects. Key duties include maintaining project budgets, forecasting costs to complete, and managing revenue recognition and subcontractor payments.
Requirements
Candidates must have a degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Finance, or a related field with 7-10 years of experience in EPC or infrastructure projects. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP/Oracle and a strong understanding of FIDIC contracts are required.
Full job description
Job Title
Project Cost Controller / Quantity Surveyor
Job Description
Role Overview
The Project Cost Controller is responsible for providing end-to-end cost, commercial and financial control across complex engineering, infrastructure or electromechanical projects. The role acts as a key interface between Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Construction, Commercial Management and Finance to ensure accurate visibility of project cost, revenue, cash flow, risk and profitability throughout the full project lifecycle.
This is a techno-commercial role requiring strong cost control discipline, contractual awareness, financial planning capability and the ability to translate technical project progress into reliable financial forecasts and management reporting.
Key Accountabilities
The Project Cost Controller will establish and maintain the project cost structure, budgets, commitments, actual costs and forecasts. The role is responsible for monitoring cost performance, identifying variances, recommending corrective actions and maintaining full cost transparency from contract award through project completion.
Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost reports, cost-to-complete forecasts, cash flow forecasts and margin projections.
Monitor planned, committed and actual costs against approved budgets and highlight deviations early.
Maintain accurate Estimate to Complete and Estimate at Completion by validating inputs from project, engineering, procurement, planning and site teams.
Support revenue recognition, customer billing, payment applications, certification tracking and invoicing milestone management.
Review supplier and subcontractor payment applications, verify progress and ensure payments are aligned with contractual obligations.
Support commercial and contract management activities, including variations, claims, contractual entitlement, records and Extension of Time cost impacts.
Prepare periodic management reports covering cost performance, revenue, margin, cash flow, budget versus actuals, commitments, risks and opportunities.
Act as the financial and commercial interface across the project organization to ensure one aligned and reliable project forecast.
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
7–10 years of experience in project cost control, quantity surveying, commercial control or project finance within large engineering, EPC, construction, infrastructure or electromechanical projects.
Experience in airport systems, industrial automation or complex infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of FIDIC or equivalent construction contracts, variation management, claims support and commercial mechanisms.
Professional certification such as RICS, AACE, CPA, CMA or equivalent is an advantage.
Technical Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate practical experience across project cost control, commercial administration, forecasting, progress measurement and performance reporting, with the ability to convert project execution data into reliable financial insight.
Developing and maintaining Cost Breakdown Structures, Work Breakdown Structures, Bills of Quantities and activity-based cost models to support structured project cost control.
Preparing and managing budgets, cost forecasts, Estimate to Complete, Estimate at Completion, revenue forecasts and cash flow forecasts.
Monitoring budget performance, commitments, actual costs, progress measurement and variance trends to support timely corrective actions.
Applying Earned Value Management principles and project performance indicators where required to assess cost and schedule performance.
Supporting change management, contract administration, risk and opportunity management, and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Systems and Tools
Required experience includes advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or equivalent. Exposure to Power BI, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, CostX, Candy, Aconex or similar platforms is advantageous.
Personal Attributes
The role requires a structured, analytical and proactive professional who combines commercial awareness with strong financial discipline. The candidate should be confident working with engineers, project managers, commercial teams and finance stakeholders, and must be able to challenge assumptions using facts, data and project evidence.
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to understand technical execution and convert project progress into financial impact.
Clear communication skills across project, commercial and finance functions.
Independent, proactive and comfortable working in a complex project environment.
Related keywords
Project Cost ControlQuantity SurveyingEPCInfrastructureFIDICRICSAACECPACMACost Breakdown StructureWork Breakdown StructureBill of QuantitiesEstimate to CompleteEstimate at CompletionEarned Value ManagementSAP
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth.
Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak.
Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in.
Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.
Offices: Vanderlandelaan 2, Veghel, Noord Brabant 5466 RB, NL · Pune Saswad Road, Haveli, Maharashtra 412308, IN · Geisweider Straße 110, Siegen, Noordrijn-Westfalen 57078, DE · Krefelder Straße 699, Mönchengladbach, Noordrijn-Westfalen, DE · Carrer de la Rasa, 24, Santpedor, Catalonia 08251, ES
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Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth.
Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak.
Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in.
Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.
Offices: Vanderlandelaan 2, Veghel, Noord Brabant 5466 RB, NL · Pune Saswad Road, Haveli, Maharashtra 412308, IN · Geisweider Straße 110, Siegen, Noordrijn-Westfalen 57078, DE · Krefelder Straße 699, Mönchengladbach, Noordrijn-Westfalen, DE · Carrer de la Rasa, 24, Santpedor, Catalonia 08251, ES
project managementsolution providerown product developmentsoftware developmentBaggage handling systemsparcellogistic process automationLogistics & supply chainand data solutionsWarehouse Automation