Cost Control Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 1800000 (ie INR 12- 18 LPA)

Min Experience: 10+ years

Location: Hyderabad
JobType: full-time

Industry: Construction | HVAC | MEP Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer with a strong Mechanical/HVAC background to manage and control project costs for large-scale USA-based construction projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for budget tracking, cost analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting while ensuring cost efficiency across HVAC project scopes.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track project budgets and actual costs across HVAC projects.
• Control costs related to non-fixed purchase order (PO) items.
• Analyze cost variances and identify financial risks and overruns.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports for project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Procurement, and Estimation teams.
• Validate invoices, subcontractor bills, and purchase orders against approved budgets.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning.
• Maintain cost control dashboards, reports, and documentation.
• Implement cost control procedures and industry best practices.
• Assist in cost benchmarking and procurement planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Cost Control or Project Cost Management.
• Experience in HVAC or MEP construction projects is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret BOQs, project drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate

• Experience working on international construction projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and subcontractor cost management.
• Ability to work with cross-functional engineering and project teams.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on prestigious international construction projects.
• Exposure to advanced HVAC engineering standards.
• Long-term career growth and stable employment.
• Supportive and ethical work environment.
• Opportunity for USA-based training for high-performing employees.

Work Details

• Location: Hyderabad (On-site)
• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Must-have skills

hvac, Cost Control, Mechanical Engineering