Cost Control Engineer

Zamboanga Nickel Corporation; Zamboanga del Norte; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Zamboanga del Norte is seeking a Cost Control Engineer to ensure operational expenditures align with approved budgets and to analyze project costs. The role includes tracking actual costs, preparing cost monitoring reports, and collaborating with various teams for financial accuracy. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 3-5 years of experience in cost control within the mining sector. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years of experience in cost monitoring, project control, or related work in mining or construction.
• Knowledgeable in project budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Familiar with mining cost structures such as fuel, labor, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and updates cost monitoring reports for projects and operations.
• Tracks actual costs against budgets and forecasts variances.
• Generates cost performance and productivity analysis for management review.

Skills

Cost control systems

Proficiency in MS Excel

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or Accountancy

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

Cost Control Engineer

The Cost Control Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling the operational and project costs of the mining operation. This role ensures that expenditures are aligned with approved budgets and that cost variances are identified and addressed. Working closely with operations, procurement, and finance teams, the Cost Control Engineer provides accurate and timely cost reports that support decision-making and project planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and updates cost monitoring reports for projects and operations.
• Tracks actual costs against budgets and forecasts variances.
• Reviews purchase requests, job orders, and material usage reports for cost implications.
• Coordinates with Operations, Procurement, and Accounting for cost validation and accruals.
• Generates cost performance and productivity analysis for management review.
• Assists in budget preparation and project cost estimation.
• Monitors financial progress of specific work packages or contracts.
• Ensures all cost documentation is accurate, complete, and properly filed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or Accountancy
• At least 3–5 years’ experience in cost monitoring, project control, or related work in mining or construction
• Proficient in cost control systems and MS Excel / ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) tools
• Knowledgeable in project budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Familiar with mining cost structures (fuel, labor, equipment, materials)
• Analytical and organized
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability
• Maintains integrity and accuracy in reporting
• Can work under pressure with minimal supervision