Overview
Cost Controller Jobs in Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, Mozambique at SGS
Title: Cost Controller
Company: SGS
Location: Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, Mozambique
Senior Contract Administrator / Senior Cost Controller
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Project: LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Project
Duration: 15 Months (Extendable)
Employment Type: Contract
About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator / Senior Cost Controller to join a major LNG project based in Maputo, Mozambique. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with strong expertise in contract management, project controls, cost monitoring, and commercial administration within large-scale Oil & Gas, LNG, EPC, or infrastructure projects
.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring effective contract administration, cost control, forecasting, and commercial compliance throughout the project lifecycl
e.
Key Responsibilities Contract Administrat
- ionAdminister EPC, subcontractor, and supplier contracts in accordance with project requiremen
- ts.Review, interpret, and monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, and mileston
- es.Manage change orders, contract amendments, claims, and variatio
- ns.Support commercial negotiations and dispute resolution activiti
- es.Ensure compliance with contractual terms, company policies, and project procedur
- es.Prepare contractual correspondence and maintain accurate contract documentati
on.Cost Cont
- rolDevelop and maintain project cost control systems and reporting too
- ls.Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecas
- ts.Analyze cost variances and provide recommendations for corrective actio
- ns.Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and management presentatio
- ns.Track project progress against approved budgets and schedul
- es.Support project management with accurate financial and commercial insigh
ts.Project Controls & Report
- ingCoordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance tea
- ms.Review contractor progress and verify invoices/payment applicatio
- ns.Ensure timely reporting of project risks and opportunities impacting cos
- ts.Contribute to project performance reviews and management decision-maki
ng.Requireme
- ntsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipli
- ne.Minimum 10+ years of experience in Contract Administration and/or Cost Control rol
- es.Proven experience on LNG, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, EPC, or large-scale infrastructure projec
- ts.Strong understanding of contract types (Lump Sum, Reimbursable, Unit Rate, EPC/EPC
- M).Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and cost reporti
- ng.Knowledge of claims management, variations, and commercial negotiatio
- ns.Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, Excel, Power BI, or similar project controls too
- ls.Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skil
- ls.Fluent in English; Portuguese language skills will be an advanta
ge.