Santhosh Janarthanan

As a Cost Engineer handled critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects by overseeing the planning, monitoring, and control processes, And work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and team members to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Below are the key points which I handled as PCM.

Estimating/Budgeting/cost phasing/VOWD analysis/Star Rates(DIR/IND)/Subcontractor management/Client coordination/Procurement analysis/Reporting/Plan / Actual / Earned / Forecast Curves.

• Supported cost control and operational cost monitoring activities for brownfield modification works
within live Saudi Aramco operating facilities.
• Performed cost tracking across multidisciplinary refinery and construction execution scopes including
piping, mechanical, structural, and E&I activities.
• Monitored commitments, accruals, actual expenditures, and cost performance against approved project
budgets and execution targets.
• Prepared forecast updates, EAC/ETC reviews, variance analysis, and monthly cost reporting during
project execution phases.
• Monitored procurement cost exposure through tracking of Material Requests (MR), Purchase Orders
(PO), vendor commitments, and delivery status.
• Monitored subcontract cost performance including progress certification, invoice validation, variation
tracking, and compliance with approved commercial terms.
• Coordinated subcontract commercial reviews, progress validation, and contractor cost-performance
monitoring during execution activities.
• Coordinated with engineering, procurement, planning, and construction teams to maintain alignment
between project cost, execution progress, and site activities.
• Performed cost-to-progress validation through alignment of installed quantities, execution status, and
approved cost reporting data.
• Identified cost deviations, productivity concerns, and expenditure trends requiring corrective action
during execution phases.
• Maintained structured cost tracking registers covering commitments, accruals, procurement exposure,
subcontract variations, and pending liabilities for reporting purposes.
• Prepared monthly cost reports, variance narratives, and management reporting submissions for project
leadership review.
• Ensured compliance with project cost control procedures, reporting requirements, and audit-ready
documentation standards.
• Monitored manpower utilization, productivity trends, and labour-related cost impacts across
construction and shutdown execution activities.

• Supported cost control and EPC execution activities across Chevron Tengiz FGP / 3GP brownfield expansion, shutdown, commissioning, and system completions scopes.
• Performed budget monitoring, cost reporting, accrual reviews, forecasting support, and execution-phase cost tracking across multidisciplinary EPC packages.
• Coordinated with engineering, procurement, planning, construction, commissioning, and subcontract teams to maintain alignment between project cost, progress, and execution requirements.
• Supported cost phasing implementation based on approved budgets, procurement commitments, manpower deployment, and forecast expenditure requirements.
• Assisted in preparation of EAC / ETC forecasts, variance analysis, cash flow inputs, and monthly cost reporting activities.
• Monitored subcontract commitments, procurement status, vendor exposure, reimbursable costs, and execution-related expenditure trends.
• Supported commercial coordination, cost build-up reviews, subcontract variations, and execution-related cost impact assessments.
• Coordinated progress measurement and cost-to-progress alignment activities with planning and site execution teams.
• Maintained structured cost tracking records covering commitments, accruals, subcontract exposure, procurement status, and pending liabilities.
• Supported brownfield construction, shutdown coordination, commissioning, and system handover activities within live operating facilities.

As a Cost Engineer at Kent PLC in Qatar, I was engaged on a reimbursable manpower contract supporting the Shell Qatar project. My responsibilities included preparing and managing project budgets, tracking manpower and equipment costs, and validating subcontractor invoices. I actively collaborated with procurement and planning teams to ensure accurate forecasting and timely reporting. Additionally, I supported change management processes, monitored variances against the budget, and provided commercial insights for decision-making. My role also involved coordination with client representatives and internal departments to maintain transparency and ensure cost efficiency across project scopes.

• Managed cost control activities for brownfield E&I construction, maintenance, and turnaround
execution works within live operating Shell facilities.
• Controlled subcontract commitments and labor-intensive cost elements associated with maintenance
and shutdown activities.
• Supported turnaround cost tracking including manpower loading, overtime monitoring, and
productivity analysis.
• Managed procurement tracking for E&I materials, instrumentation, cables, and installation activities.
• Prepared EAC/ETC forecasts aligned with execution schedules and work-front availability.
• Maintained accrual registers ensuring accurate month-end financial reporting.
• Verified subcontractor invoices and supported billing certification processes.
• Monitored cost risks during shutdown activities and supported post-turnaround financial reconciliation.
• Supported preparation of monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and reporting inputs for management
review.
• Coordinated with planning and execution teams to maintain alignment between project progress and
cost reporting activities.

As a Junior Cost Engineer at Kentz Engineers & Constructors in Saudi Arabia, I was responsible for supporting cost control activities on a manpower-based project involving electrical and instrumentation (E&I) scopes. My duties included tracking manpower and equipment costs, assisting in budget preparation, and validating subcontractor invoices. I also helped in the preparation of monthly cost reports, coordinated with site teams to gather progress data, and contributed to forecasting and variance analysis to ensure accurate cost monitoring and financial control.

& Saudi Aramco Projects Petrochemical, Refinery & Oil & Gas EPC Projects
• Supported cost control and project cost monitoring activities for large-scale petrochemical, refinery,
and oil & gas EPC construction projects within Saudi Aramco and SABIC operating environments.
• Assisted in monitoring project budgets, commitments, procurement expenditures, subcontract costs,
and execution-phase financial performance across multidisciplinary construction scopes.
• Supported forecasting activities including preparation of cost updates, expenditure tracking, variance
analysis, and execution cost reporting during project lifecycle phases.
• Assisted in tracking procurement commitments, vendor services, material expenditures, and
subcontract commercial exposure against approved project budgets.
• Supported variation evaluation, cost impact assessment, and change-related expenditure tracking
associated with execution and construction activities.
• Coordinated with engineering, procurement, planning, and construction teams to support accurate
project cost visibility and reporting alignment.
• Assisted in monitoring labour-related expenditures, productivity trends, and execution-driven cost
impacts during construction activities.
• Supported preparation of monthly cost reports, cost summaries, and management reporting inputs for
project controls and site management teams.
• Maintained structured cost tracking registers covering commitments, accruals, procurement status,
subcontract exposure, and execution-related expenditures.
• Reviewed subcontractor invoices and supported verification of execution progress and commercial
compliance requirements.
• Maintained audit-ready cost records, reporting documentation, and project financial data throughout
execution and project close-out phases.
• Supported final reconciliation, cost close-out activities, and project reporting requirements during
completion stages.

Monitoring Costs booked on our Project
Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly reports summarizing key performance indicators.
Maintained a detailed database of project information including budgeting, resources and deliverables.
Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could affect project success.
Managed communication channels between various teams involved in the execution of complex projects.
Identified training needs for team members in order to keep them up to date on the latest industry trends.
Developed and maintained project plans, schedules and budges to ensure successful completion of projects.

• Supported project coordination, reporting, cost tracking, and documentation control activities for
industrial maintenance, shutdown, and mechanical fabrication projects.
• Assisted project teams supporting maintenance and shutdown execution works within major
automotive and industrial manufacturing facilities including Hyundai Motor India (HMI) and Ford
India.
• Coordinated reporting inputs between engineering, fabrication, maintenance, procurement, and site
execution teams to maintain accurate project communication and execution tracking.
• Supported monitoring of project expenditures, invoicing activities, budget utilization, and execution
related reporting requirements.
• Assisted in tracking fabrication progress, material movement, maintenance activities, and shutdown
execution status for reporting purposes.
• Supported preparation and maintenance of project progress reports, work tracking summaries, and
execution documentation during maintenance and shutdown activities.
• Coordinated procurement-related documentation, material status updates, vendor follow-up activities,
and project support records.