Project Cost Controller

Ricebowl; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Project Cost Controller to join our growing team in Subang USJ. You will lead project cost budgeting, tracking, and reporting to ensure projects stay within approved budgets across Southeast Asia.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree, strong Excel skills, and 2+ years in project cost control or EPC contract management, with excellent English communication and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent English writing and presentation skills.
• Meticulous, independent and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project cost budget process and ensure timely delivery.
• Drive cost rationalization and reduction initiatives with the project team.
• Assist with project risk reviews and communicate status, risk, schedule and cost to stakeholders.
• Participate in project progress, quality, safety and financial audits as required.
• Attend and participate in project and corporate meetings as needed.
• Ensure procurement complies with authority levels and Group Policy.
• Support in material management reconciliation with cost control reports.
• Compile weekly/monthly cost performance reports and variance analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

· Expand your expertise in the fast-growing regional palm oil base and renewable energy industry.

· Work on large-scale EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning) projects.

· Gain valuable regional exposure by collaborating with clients and project teams across Southeast Asia.

· Build your career with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

We are a leading EPCC specialist with a strong track record in delivering engineering solutions for the palm oil, oleochemicals and renewable green energy industries across the region.

Headquartered in Subang USJ, we are looking for a talented and motivated Project Cost Controller to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering challenging and rewarding projects.

Main responsible for tracking, controlling and managing the Group’s project cost. You will be minimizing project budget’s deviation and ensure that Projects are completed within approved budget.

Job Responsibilities:

Partnering with Project Team

• Lead the project cost budget process and ensure timely delivery.
• Work with Project team to drive cost rationalization and reduction initiatives.
• Assist with project risk reviews and communicating project status, risk, schedule and cost to all stakeholders.
• Participate in project progress, quality, safety and financial audits as required.
• Attend and participate in project and corporate meetings as needed.

Project Procurement Management

• Ensure project procurement is concluded in compliance with project’s level of authority and Group Procurement Policy.
• Assist in material management reconciliation with cost control reports.

Reporting and Compliance

• Compile weekly and monthly project cost performance report and variance analysis for Stakeholders
• Work along with Site Cost Controllers of different locations to ensure project cost are accurately allocated and posted in SAP to facilitate the monitoring and review purpose.
• Assist with the development and review of internal and external reports including: project budgeting, project cash flow forecast and project status reports.
• Assist with compliance of company policies in all project aspects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Contract Administration

• Ensuring Works are carried out and are progressing in accordance with contract terms.
• Oversee contractual agreements and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Ascertaining and recording variations such as Liquidated Damages, Back charges and defects are remedied within the stipulated time frame.
• Monitoring budget adjustments and authorizing payments and invoices as outlined in the contract.
• Collaborating correspondences with the legal department to mitigate risks involved in contracts.

Requirements:

• Preferably Engineering degree. Other tertiary qualification with minimum 2 years Project Cost Control, Contract Management experience or working in EPC industry are encouraged to apply
• Exposure in palm business processes will be added advantage
• Advance in Microsoft Excel.
• Good analytical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Good in English writing and speaking (presentation)
• Meticulous, independent and able to work under pressure