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Gentarians are passionate about sustainability - our purpose is to solve the world's most pressing sustainable energy needs. Here at Gentari, we move differently. Teams seek out opportunities to work with one another to achieve shared goals and we trust our people with the freedom and autonomy in ways of working to spur innovative thinking and creativity. We aim to keep good people at the heart of what we do by ensuring that our people feel empowered to chart career paths alongside personal growth. Beyond the promise of an open and flexible work environment, we hope to make Gentari feel like a second home, a place where everyone is valued, and differences are celebrated.
The Project Control Engineer will drive cost control, forecasting, reporting, and change management to ensure projects are delivered on budget and on value. This role is a key partner in shaping project success by providing critical cost insights and assurance to support funding decisions, portfolio prioritisation, and proactive value protection for Gentari.
Responsibilities
Cost Planning & Budget Management
- Develop and maintain the overall project budget, including CAPEX estimates, contingency, and escalation provisions;
- Establish Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned with the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS);
- Review and validate contractor and consultant cost estimates and proposals;
- Ensure alignment of cost plans with project scope, schedule, investment approval, and risk assessment outputs (e.g., CSRA).
Cost Control & Monitoring
- Lead the monthly cost control cycle, including budget vs. actual tracking, commitments and accruals monitoring, and forecasting (Estimate at Completion – EAC);
- Monitor cost performance and identify variances, risks, and opportunities;
- Maintain cost control systems and ensure data integrity (e.g., SAP, EcoSys, or equivalent platforms).
Forecasting & Reporting
- Prepare and present monthly cost reports, management dashboards and cash flow forecasts;
- Provide clear insights to senior management on cost trends, forecast deviations, and funding requirements;
- Support internal financial reporting and governance requirements.
Change & Claims Management
- Lead the evaluation of variation Orders (VOs), claims, and commercial disputes;
- Ensure all changes are properly justified, commercially evaluated, and approved in accordance with governance procedures;
- Maintain a change register and track impacts on budget and contingency.
Contract & Commercial Oversight
- Monitor contractor commitments, expenditures, and cost performance;
- Provide commercial input on procurement strategies and contract terms;
- Work closely with Contracts and Procurement teams on tender evaluations, cost benchmarking, and commercial negotiations.
Risk & Contingency Management
- Identify cost risks and uncertainties across the project lifecycle;
- Support risk management processes and quantify financial exposure;
- Manage contingency utilisation, drawdown, and justification.
Stakeholder & Functional Collaboration
- Act as the primary cost control interface between project teams, finance, and contractors and consultants;
- Provide cost-related guidance and advisory support to project managers;
- Present cost performance, forecasts, and key risks to senior management and investment committees.
Process, Systems & Governance
- Establish and implement cost control procedures, tools, and reporting frameworks;
- Ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and audit standards;
- Drive standardisation in cost management practices across projects;
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in cost control systems, processes, and reporting quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related discipline;
- Minimum 8 years of experience in cost control, preferably in renewable energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects;
- Proven experience managing cost for large-scale projects (FEED, EPC, or similar);
- Strong knowledge of cost control systems (e.g., SAP, EcoSys);
- Experience in integrated project controls (cost, schedule, risk) is an advantage.
For talent pipelining purpose, due to the heavy traffic of applications received, only qualified candidates will be notified.
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