Cost Lead

Budget & Cost Control Management: Establish, maintain, and monitor project cost baselines, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) across site projects. Cost Forecasting & Variance Analysis: Perform continuous cost-to-complete (CTC), estimate at completion (EAC), and variance analyses against approved budgets, providing early warnings on potential budget overruns. Contractor Commercial & Valuation Oversight: Review contractor progress claims, payment certificates, variations, and commercial claims to ensure strict alignment with contract terms and verified site progress. Change Management & Variation Control: Implement and govern a disciplined change management framework, auditing trend notifications, potential variation orders (PVOs), and budget reallocation requests. Earned Value & Cash Flow Integration: Work closely with the Planning Lead to integrate cost reporting with physical progress (Earned Value Management) and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts. Executive Financial Reporting: Deliver clear monthly cost dashboards, financial accruals, commitment tracking, and risk exposure reports for executive client leadership.