Sr. Cost Engineer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance coverage

Group term life insurance coverage

Group personal accident insurance

Transportation

Learning platform

Car lease support

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru seeks an experienced PMC Professional to oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management and reporting, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. The role supports leadership with performance analysis and actionable controls.

The ideal candidate has 15–20 years in project controls for large EPC/infrastructure projects, with certifications such as PMP/PMI-SP/AACE being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 15 - 20 years of experience in Project Controls, Planning, Cost Control, or PMC environments.
• Experience in large-scale EPC, industrial, infrastructure, oil & gas, or energy projects.
• PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project control functions, including planning, scheduling, cost control, progress measurement, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project.
• Monitor project progress against baselines and identify deviations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports for client and management.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost tracking.
• Analyze risks, trends, delays, and productivity issues;Recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and PMC teams for alignment.
• Review contractor schedules, progress reports, and recovery plans.
• Establish and monitor project KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Support contract administration related to extensions of time, variations, and claims analysis.

Skills

Project Planning Scheduling

Cost Management

Progress Measurement

Forecasting

Risk Management

Claims & Change Management

Data Analysis & Dashboards

Stakeholder Management

Leadership & Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

PMP/ PMI-SP / AACE certification (advantage)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Requirements

About Quest Global

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Summary

The PMC Professional is responsible for overseeing project planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, risk management, and reporting to ensure successful project delivery. The role supports project leadership by providing accurate project performance analysis and implementing effective control measures to meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• - Lead all project control functions, including planning, scheduling, cost control, progress measurement, and reporting.
• - Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6/MS Project.
• - Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule deviations.
• - Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports for the client and management.
• - Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost tracking.
• - Analyze project risks, trends, delays, and productivity issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• - Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and PMC teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• - Review contractor schedules, progress reports, and recovery plans.
• - Establish and monitor project KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• - Support contract administration related to extensions of time, variations, and claims analysis.
• - Ensure compliance with project control procedures, standards, and reporting requirements.
• - Participate in project review meetings and provide management with decision‑making insights.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• - 15 - 20 years of experience in Project Controls, Planning, Cost Control, or PMC environments.
• - Experience in large-scale EPC, industrial, infrastructure, oil & gas, or energy projects.
• - PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Required Skills

• - Project Planning & Scheduling (Primavera P6/MS Project)
• - Cost Management & Budget Control
• - Progress Measurement & Earned Value Analysis
• - Forecasting & Performance Reporting
• - Risk Management
• - Claims & Change Management
• - Data Analysis & Dashboard Reporting
• - Stakeholder Management
• - Leadership and Team Coordination

Benefits at Quest Global

We believe that a comprehensive approach to employee benefits empowers your success at Quest Global. We pride ourselves on our multiculturality as a highly collaborative global engineering firm. With dedicated programs for employee appreciation, curated wellness programs for mental and physical health, and social volunteering support to empower you to give back to your community, we take a holistic approach to ensuring your experience at Quest Global prioritizes a good work/life balance.

Additional benefits for full-time employees include:

• Group medical insurance coverage
• Group term life insurance coverage
• Group personal accident insurance coverage
• Staff loan salary and salary advance
• Transportation
• Bonus for referrals
• Childcare reimbursement
• Learning platform
• Service milestones/anniversary
• Car lease support

How we work: culture at Quest Global

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.