Project Controls Cost Manager - Bridgwater, England

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Cost Manager to oversee cost management and control functions on a major construction project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates and budgets for all project phases.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate cost inputs.
• Track actual costs against budgeted figures and forecast future expenditures.
• Implement earned value management (EVM) and other performance metrics.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare regular cost reports for internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Provide insights into cost trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support financial audits and funding reviews.
• Evaluate cost impacts of scope changes and manage change control processes.
• Ensure all changes are documented and approved in accordance with governance protocols.
• Assess financial risks and maintain contingency plans.
• Support risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with project teams.

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