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