Cost Controller

Job Description

Job Key Details: • Critically assess all the budgets and cost projections • Stay up to date with the new vendors and possible cost-cutting partnerships • Work together with department heads to strategize ways to minimize waste • Understand material use and give material estimation requirements upon request. • Create and apply proactive solutions and cost-cutting measures • Keep track to ensure standardization of repetitive jobs. • Ensure optimal utilization of all common tools and processes. • Develop plans and schedule for the project delivery. • Effectively and efficiently design and draw detailed sketches for each project item. • Handle all communication and provide efficient feedback for all processes. • Stay up to date with market trends that can impact resource costs • Examine invoices to ensure correct products or services were received at expected cost • Keep all asset investment plans and ensure compliance to capital expenditure. • Keep vendor and service provider relationships • Commit to maximizing efficiency at all levels without compromising quality • Guarantee accuracy for all operational requirements for projects and achieve all investment objectives.

Desired Candidate Profile

Job Qualifications and Experience • The ideal candidate for Cost Controller should be from Engineering background or similar with 3-5 years experience. • The applicant must have three years of practical experience in the same role • Nice to have knowledge/experience related to Integrated Systems/ELV/Security Systems. • Working experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP is highly desirable or similar ERP software. • The jobholder must be well organized with an aptitude for data • Excellent communication skills required • Should be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. • Excellent leadership and management skills required • Should be a critical thinker and problem solver • Should possess detailed knowledge of project management with ability to co-ordinate and manage all aspects of a project.