Description

Position description

Function

Purchasing - Procurement

Job title

Project Cost Control Manager H/F

Job description

The company PONTICELLI NIGERIA, a subsidiary of the Ponticelli Frères Group, is recruiting as part of its projects.

Would you like to develop your experience as a Cost Control Manager (M/F) and help transform the world as part of a family-owned group that works to provide people with what they will always need: energy, health, water, food and security, while sincerely respecting the planet and its employees?

We invite you to join us on a technical support contract. The position is based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

The Project Cost Control Manager will oversee all financial, budgeting, and cost-control activities for a major industrial construction project focused on gas extraction infrastructure.

The position we are offering involves the following main responsibilities:

PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT & CONTROL :

• develop, implement, and maintain project cost control systems, procedures, and tools ;
• establish and manage project budgets, cost baselines, and financial forecasts ;
• track and analyze project expenditures, commitments, and variances to ensure financial alignment with approved budgets ;
• prepare regular cost control reports, dashboards, cash flow projections, and cost-to-complete assessments ;
• perform cost risk identification and propose corrective actions to maintain project financial health.

PROJECT PLANNING & MONITORING :

• support the development of project schedules and planning deliverables in coordination with the planning team ;
• monitor progress versus baseline and evaluate cost impacts of schedule deviations ;
• participate in weekly and monthly progress reviews with project management and site teams ;
• ensure timely reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, cost efficiency, and resource utilization.

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT SUPPORT :

• collaborate with procurement teams to track purchase orders, supplier contracts, and material delivery schedules ;
• analyze vendor quotations, compare budgeted vs. actual costs, and support cost-effective procurement decisions ;
• assist in reviewing contract variations, claims, and change orders ;
• maintain full cost transparency for all subcontracted and purchased services.

COORDINATION & INTERFACE MANAGEMENT :

• Work closely with engineering, construction, planning, QS, and finance teams to collect, validate, and consolidate financial data ;
• Ensure alignment between design decisions, procurement strategies, and cost implications ;
• Support resolution of site-related issues affecting cost, material usage, or resource allocation.

COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION :

• ensure adherence to internal financial governance, reporting standards, and project control processes ;
• maintain complete and accurate documentation of budgets, financial adjustments, procurement links, and cost tracking spreadsheets ;
• support audits and senior management reviews.

Profile

You have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.

The role is based on a remote yard in Nigeria and requires a strong background in cost control, project monitoring, procurement coordination, and financial oversight of large-scale engineering and construction projects.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience working on complex industrial or infrastructure projects, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a challenging environment.

You have at least 7 years of experience in cost control, planning, project coordination, QS, or contract management within large Oil&Gas or industrial construction projects. Strong experience with major industrial or energy-sector projects (oil & gas, gas processing, petrochemicals, power plants, heavy infrastructure).

You have emonstrated ability to manage cost control activities on multi-year, high-budget construction projects. Also, you are effective communicator with the ability to work in multinational and multicultural environments.
You have an excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in remote site assignments is an asset.

You are recognised for your strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
And your ability to thrive under pressure while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
You are proactive, and have a solution-oriented mindset with high ethical standards and commitment to transparency.

Advanced proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, SAP, MS Office (Excel, Power BI is a plus).

If you would like to join us in supporting global change, we look forward to hearing from you!

Work Conditions :
Rotation schedule: 9 weeks on site / 3 weeks off.
Accommodation and site logistics provided.
Multicultural project environment with cross-functional collaboration

Socio-professional category

Executive / Senior Manager

Contract type

6-Technical assistance / Consulting

Large displacement

Yes

Position location

Job location

Africa, Nigeria

Location

Port-Harcourt

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

5- Doctorate

Minimum level of experience required

6 to 10 years

Languages

English (C2 - Professional level)