Cost Control Section Head

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cost Control Section Head to lead and oversee financial management practices within large-scale projects. This role demands a strategic approach to cost control, comprehensive analysis of financial data, and collaboration with various teams to enhance profitability and efficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and institute effective cost control policies and procedures to manage finances robustly.
• Analyze financial metrics for identifying potential savings and enhancing profit margins.
• Compile and deliver detailed financial reports, budget forecasts, and variance analyses to top management.
• Liaise with project managers and heads of departments to monitor and regulate project expenditures.
• Authorize purchase orders, invoices, and expense statements aligned with organizational policies and budgetary constraints.
• Conduct thorough audits of financial documentation and protocols to detect and correct inconsistencies.
• Provide training and guidance to cost control personnel ensuring strong grasp of procedures and processes.
• Work jointly with diverse teams in initiating cost reduction measures and boosting operational effectiveness.
• Lead the study, examination, and evaluation of claims and variations related to projects.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, regulatory requirements, and best practices in cost control and financial analysis.
• Offer expert advice and assistance to the finance team regarding cost control challenges.
• Ensure adherence to Hill International’s policies on quality, environmental safety, and occupational health throughout employment.
• Fulfill any additional tasks assigned by supervisors promptly and efficiently.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized university.
• At least twenty years of expertise in cost control, including leadership as a cost manager on major projects.
• Proven skills in executing, overseeing, and assessing cost engineering activities such as estimating, control, financial reporting, and analysis both on-site and at headquarters.
• Demonstrated competence in independently planning, organizing, performing, reviewing, and presenting cost engineering and estimating deliverables with minimal supervision using high-level technical knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of engineering, procurement, contractual agreements, construction, and startup operations.
• Significant experience in preparing reliable project cash flow forecasts.