The Project Controller is responsible for overseeing project cost control, budget monitoring, procurement oversight, and financial reporting across multiple projects. The role works closely with project, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment of project expenses, financial targets, and operational objectives while supporting financial governance, reporting accuracy, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Cost Control & Budget Management

Monitor project costs and oversee budget control activities across multiple projects
Ensure project expenses, procurement activities, and financial records remain aligned with approved budgets and targets
Monitor cash flow and support financial planning activities through project financial analysis
Support initiatives focused on cost savings and value engineering

Procurement & Commercial Coordination

Coordinate with external Quantity Surveyors (QS), Project Management teams, and Finance teams regarding project costs and procurement activities
Review procurement-related controls and ensure proper financial tracking of project-related expenditures
Support evaluation of commercial and financial impacts related to projects

Financial Reporting & Data Analysis

Prepare and maintain project financial reports, dashboards, and per-project profit and loss monitoring
Develop monitoring systems and reporting tools to strengthen financial visibility and operational discipline
Provide financial analysis and reporting support for operational and strategic decision-making

Risk Management & Governance

Support implementation of policies related to tax compliance, reporting integrity, internal controls, and financial governance
Identify project-related financial risks and support control improvement initiatives
Ensure accuracy and reliability of project financial data and reporting processes

Cross-Functional Coordination & Business Support

Serve as a key coordination point between operations teams and finance/accounting support groups
Collaborate with department leads, FP&A, and project stakeholders to support financial and operational objectives
Support the COO in project evaluations, strategic planning, and operational decision-making

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

Support the development and management of the Project Control function and future team members
Contribute to process improvements and initiatives that strengthen project and financial operations

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; CPA is preferred
3–5 years of relevant experience in construction, project finance, cost control, or real estate development handling multiple projects
With CAPEX experience preferred
Strong background in project budgeting, cash flow monitoring, procurement controls, and project financial reporting
Experience coordinating with QS and finance teams
Strong analytical and systems skills, with proficiency in spreadsheets, ERP/accounting systems, and reporting tools
Capable of working independently and leading cross-functional coordination efforts
Audit background from Big 4 or mid-sized firms is an advantage
Exposure to feasibility studies, value engineering, or project financing is an advantage

Project Cost Controller