Project Cost Controller (Data Center)

Job Position

Project Cost Controller in Data Center Business

Job Responsibilities

• Budget Planning & Control: Assist in preparing, monitoring, and controlling project budgets, 
ensuring all costs are aligned with approved financial plans.
• Cost Verification & Analysis: Review and verify project costs, including contractor claims, 
variation orders, and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Cost Monitoring: Track project expenditures against budget, identify variances, and provide 
recommendations to mitigate cost overruns.
• Coordination with Stakeholders: Work closely with project teams, QS consultants, procurement, 
and finance teams to ensure accurate cost reporting and alignment.
• Variation & Change Management: Support evaluation of variation orders (VO), including cost 
impact analysis and budget implications.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed cost records, prepare cost reports, cash flow 
forecasts, and financial summaries for management review.
• Vendor & Contract Support: Assist in reviewing commercial terms, payment milestones, and 
supporting documentation to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Financial Risk Management: Identify potential financial risks and propose mitigation strategies to 
ensure project cost efficiency.

Job Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or 
a related field.
• Experience:5–10 years of experience in cost control, project finance, or quantity surveying, 
preferably in data center, construction, or EPC projects.
• Technical Skills:understanding of construction cost structures, contracts, and project budgeting. 
Familiarity with tools such as Excel, ERP systems, and cost management software is preferred.
• Analytical Skills:Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret financial data 
and identify cost trends.
• Knowledge of Contracts:Understanding of contract terms, variation orders, and payment 
certification processes.
• Communication Skills:Effective communication skills for coordination with internal teams and 
external stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail:High level of accuracy in reviewing cost data and financial documents.
• Team Player:Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional project 
environment