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AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

Senior Billing and Costing Manager

Cost & Management AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeThiruvananthapuram, Kerala, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, quantity surveying, commerce, finance, construction management, or a related discipline.
  • A preferred qualification of an MBA in Finance, a master's degree in construction management or quantity surveying, or an equivalent qualification.
  • A preferred professional certification in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or Commercial Management.
  • Overall 15–20 years of professional experience in billing, quantity surveying, cost control, commercial management, or project financial administration.
  • At least 10 years of experience in aviation projects involving airport terminal buildings, airside works, landside infrastructure, utilities, and airport support facilities.
  • Demonstrated experience managing billing and cost control functions for major infrastructure projects.
  • Expertise in contractor billing, quantity verification, cost estimation, budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Experience in PMC, EPC, Design-Build, or client-side project management environments.
  • Strong understanding of contract provisions related to measurement, payment certification, variations, cost claims, and commercial administration.
  • Proficiency in cost management systems, ERP platforms, financial reporting tools, advanced Excel, and project analytics platforms.
  • Leadership experience in billing, quantity surveying, and cost management for large airport or infrastructure projects.
  • Expertise in contractor billing, measurement verification, payment certification, and financial controls.
  • Understanding of project costing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and commercial administration.
  • Experience reviewing and assessing variations, cost claims, change orders, and commercial impacts.
  • Understanding of construction contracts, quantity measurement principles, and contractual payment mechanisms.
  • Expertise in project cost monitoring, trend analysis, financial forecasting, and cost risk assessment.
  • Proficiency in advanced Excel, ERP systems, cost management platforms, dashboards, and project analytics tools.
  • Experience in data-driven financial monitoring, reporting, and decision support.
  • Strong governance, documentation, auditability, and financial compliance capabilities.
  • Ability to identify cost risks early, develop mitigation strategies, drive cost optimization initiatives, and support informed project decisions.
  • Ability to work effectively under demanding project schedules while maintaining accuracy, financial discipline, and commercial accountability.
  • High standards of integrity, professional ethics, attention to detail, and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Review, verify, and certify contractor, consultant, and vendor invoices, RA bills, and payment applications in accordance with contractual provisions.
  • Validate work progress, quantities executed, measurements, and supporting records for payment certification.
  • Ensure timely processing of payment certificates, invoices, and financial approvals.
  • Monitor billing cycles and identify potential delays affecting project cash flow and contractor performance.
  • Maintain billing registers, payment records, and certification logs.
  • Establish and manage project cost monitoring, budget control, and financial reporting systems.
  • Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances and emerging financial risks.
  • Track expenditures, commitments, accruals, forecast costs, and cash flow requirements.
  • Prepare cost forecasts, budget updates, and financial performance assessments.
  • Support the development and implementation of corrective actions to manage budget deviations.
  • Verify quantities, measurements, and progress valuation for all project packages.
  • Review contractor submissions, change orders, variation proposals, and additional cost claims.
  • Assess commercial implications of design changes, scope modifications, and site conditions.
  • Support commercial teams in evaluating variations, cost adjustments, and contractual entitlements.
  • Ensure consistency and transparency in measurement and valuation processes.
  • Develop project cost dashboards, financial MIS reports, and executive cost reports.
  • Monitor project financial health, cost trends, and expenditure forecasts.
  • Establish cost reporting frameworks and performance indicators for management reviews.
  • Provide periodic financial updates to the Project Director and Client.
  • Develop early warning systems to identify cost overruns and budget risks.
  • Support the Project Director in cost-related strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis and forecasting.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value engineering, and commercial efficiencies.
  • Assess financial impacts of project risks, delays, variations, and implementation strategies.
  • Undertake scenario analysis and cost modelling to support project planning and decision-making.
  • Recommend mitigation measures to control project costs and improve financial performance.
  • Maintain complete project financial records, cost databases, and supporting documentation.
  • Support audits, financial reviews, reconciliations, and management assessments.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, financial, commercial, and Employer requirements.
  • Coordinate with Contract, Project Controls, Finance, and Construction Teams to ensure integrated financial controls.
  • Support project governance reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive reporting.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in at least one Greenfield or Brownfield airport project of a minimum 10 MPPA capacity involving terminal, airside, or major airport infrastructure works.

About the Company

AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that provides a wide range of services, including architecture, design, construction management, engineering, environmental services, and program management, to government agencies, private companies, and non-profits. Its work centers on managing and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and operation, with fees tied to the project type and scope. Unlike firms with a narrower focus, AECOM offers end-to-end support across transportation, buildings, cities, and overall infrastructure, combining technical expertise with project oversight and sustainability considerations. The company aims to improve the world by enhancing natural and social systems, promoting equity and inclusion, and driving responsible, lasting outcomes for communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1990

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