Description
Mapa Group is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Engineer to join our Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir Project (ISWR) controls team. The Cost Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust cost control systems, ensuring accurate forecasting, and providing data-driven insights to support project management decisions across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage comprehensive cost control systems in alignment with the approved baseline schedule, project scope, and cost breakdown structures.
- Monitor and track project budgets, commitments, actual expenditures, and forecasts across all disciplines and project phases.
- Perform in-depth earned value analysis (EVA) and generate cost performance metrics to assess project health.
- Analyze and report the cost impact of change orders, delays, and scope modifications, coordinating with contract and planning teams for early risk identification.
- Manage the full employer/client payment application process, including preparation and timely submission of interim progress payment applications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in cost control and project controls on large-scale construction, infrastructure, or EPC projects.
- Advanced proficiency in SAP, Oracle Primavera Cost Module, or equivalent ERP/project control platforms.
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data analysis, pivot tables, and dashboard reporting.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
