Education Requirements and Acceptable Alternatives

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil preferred) / Construction Management – Mandatory
• Specialization or proven experience in Cost Control / Quantity Surveying – Required
• Strong hands-on cost management experience may substitute for formal specialization

Required Courses / Certifications

• PMP – Advantage
• Cost Control / Estimation Courses – Preferred
• Primavera P6 – Preferred

Screening Questions

Question

Accept (Yes / Ideal Answer)

Reject (No / Wrong Answer)

Have you worked in a cost control role within PMC/Consultant?

Yes – PMC/Consultant experience

No – Only contractor execution

Have you developed and monitored project budgets and cost plans?

Yes – Full cost control responsibility

No – No budgeting role

Have you prepared cost reports and forecasts?

Yes – Regular reporting & forecasting

No – No reporting

Have you tracked project expenditures against budget?

Yes – Continuous monitoring

No – No tracking

Have you managed cost variations and change control?

Yes – Evaluated cost impact

No – No involvement

Do you have experience supporting claims (cost perspective)?

Yes – Cost input for claims

No – No claims exposure

Have you coordinated with planning and commercial teams?

Yes – Integrated role

No – Isolated role

Have you worked on infrastructure or large-scale projects?

Yes – Relevant experience

No – Small projects only

Have you used cost control systems or tools (Excel / ERP)?

Yes – Advanced usage

No – Limited tools

Other Important Requirements / Remarks

• Strong experience in:
• Cost Control & Budget Monitoring
• Forecasting & Cost Reporting
• Variation Cost Evaluation
• Cash Flow Monitoring
• Experience in infrastructure projects is highly preferred
  (roads, utilities, networks, earthworks)
• Must be:
• Analytical
• Detail-oriented
• Strong in numbers and reporting
• Experience in multi-package environments is a strong advantage
• Strong coordination with:
• Commercial team
• Contracts team
• Planning team

Required Experience – Sr. Cost Control Engineer (PMC Level)

12–15+ years of experience

Typical Career Progression:

• 0–5 years: Cost Engineer / QS / Site Engineer
• 5–10 years: Senior Cost Engineer / QS
• 10–15 years: Sr. Cost Control Engineer

Below Requirement:

• Less than 10 years: Not suitable