Project Cost Control Manager at Ponticelli Nigeria

• The Project Cost Control Manager will oversee all financial, budgeting, and cost‑control activities for a major industrial construction project focused on gas extraction infrastructure.

The position we are offering involves the following main responsibilities:

PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT & CONTROL :

• develop, implement, and maintain project cost control systems, procedures, and tools ;
• establish and manage project budgets, cost baselines, and financial forecasts ;
• track and analyze project expenditures, commitments, and variances to ensure financial alignment with approved budgets ;
• prepare regular cost control reports, dashboards, cash flow projections, and cost‑to‑complete assessments ;
• perform cost risk identification and propose corrective actions to maintain project financial health. 

PROJECT PLANNING & MONITORING :

• support the development of project schedules and planning deliverables in coordination with the planning team ;
• monitor progress versus baseline and evaluate cost impacts of schedule deviations ;
• participate in weekly and monthly progress reviews with project management and site teams ;
• ensure timely reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, cost efficiency, and resource utilization. 

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT SUPPORT :

• collaborate with procurement teams to track purchase orders, supplier contracts, and material delivery schedules ;
• analyze vendor quotations, compare budgeted vs. actual costs, and support cost‑effective procurement decisions ;
• assist in reviewing contract variations, claims, and change orders ;
• maintain full cost transparency for all subcontracted and purchased services.

 COORDINATION & INTERFACE MANAGEMENT :

• Work closely with engineering, construction, planning, QS, and finance teams to collect, validate, and consolidate financial data ;
• Ensure alignment between design decisions, procurement strategies, and cost implications ;
• Support resolution of site‑related issues affecting cost, material usage, or resource allocation. 

COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION :

• ensure adherence to internal financial governance, reporting standards, and project control processes ;
• maintain complete and accurate documentation of budgets, financial adjustments, procurement links, and cost tracking spreadsheets ;
• support audits and senior management reviews.

Profile Wanted

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• The role is based on a remote yard in Nigeria and requires a strong background in cost control, project monitoring, procurement coordination, and financial oversight of large‑scale engineering and construction projects.
• The ideal candidate has extensive experience working on complex industrial or infrastructure projects, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a challenging environment.
• You have at least 7 years of experience in cost control, planning, project coordination, QS, or contract management within large Oil&Gas or industrial construction projects. Strong experience with major industrial or energy‑sector projects (oil & gas, gas processing, petrochemicals, power plants, heavy infrastructure).
• You have emonstrated ability to manage cost control activities on multi‑year, high‑budget construction projects. Also, you are effective communicator with the ability to work in multinational and multicultural environments.
• You have an excellent analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in remote site assignments is an asset.
• You are recognised for your strong leadership and decision‑making abilities.
• And your ability to thrive under pressure while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• You are proactive, and have a solution‑oriented mindset with high ethical standards and commitment to transparency.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, SAP, MS Office (Excel, Power BI is a plus).
• If you would like to join us in supporting global change, we look forward to hearing from you!