38 Cost Control jobs in Qatar

Job Summary

• The Cost Control Engineer coordinates all aspects of cost capturing, monitoring, and forecasting for their assigned project, ensuring proper documentation. This role provides comprehensive cost-control services and financial support for projects, maintaining project cost information. In collaboration with the Project Controls Lead, the engineer oversees variations and revisions to existing budgets.

Job Responsibilities

1. Monitor, control, and report on project costs, including cost history and forecasts.
2. Maintain planned and actual cost and commitment schedules.
3. Manage internal labor and project costs to stay within the allocated budget.
4. Create Budget Transfer Requests as directed by project teams.
5. Implement and ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures to maintain controlled workflows.
6. Address no more than 5 non-compliances per month, with 100% resolution within 10 days.
7. Manage onsite cost control to ensure all work is completed within budget.
8. Monitor daily operations related to cost control to ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
9. Process and approve MR, PO, S/C Agreement, PC, SRV, SIV within 10 working hours of creation.
10. Develop cost structures for all activities, aligning with budgets and plans, and accurately assigning costs for effective control.
11. Verify daily cost allocations and reallocate as needed within 10 working hours.
12. Visit sites at least once weekly to verify progress measurements.
13. Upload verified BCWP into the ERP system within 1 day after the cutoff date.
14. Maintain internal labor and project costs within budget, flag deviations to management.
15. Reflect workforce productivity and man-hour trends in MJCR reports.
16. Perform cost analysis, advise management on cost overruns, and manage deviations using computerized databases.
17. Produce weekly job cost reports within 3 days of week-end.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Assist in producing the monthly job cost report within 15 days of month-end.
2. Monitor and review accounts for timely invoicing.
3. Review client invoices and analyze variances, producing over/under invoicing calculations within 3 days of month-end.
4. Follow safety, quality, health, and environmental procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
5. Limit non-compliances related to QA or HSE to no more than 1 per month across all projects.
6. Provide feedback on construction methods and accurate budget transfer calculations, aiming for no more than 10% correction at final approval.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of cost control software such as CCS (Candy) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, and project scheduling and reporting.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• ERP skills, preferably SAP, are required.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role; GCC experience is a plus.
• Preferred candidates have experience in Construction, MEP, or Mechanical sectors.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering fields.

Overview

Our client, a global consultancy is currently seeking to recruit a Cost Control Manager for a major infrastructure projects based in the Gulf region.

• Evaluate construction costing and preparation of the programme forecast and budgets with liaison with post contract commercial control issues.
• Preparation and maintenance of the database for construction budgets and costing, evaluation of tender prices and unit rates.
• Liaison with package managers/coordinators, cost managers, commission managers and claims engineers on all commercial/contract issues and pricing variations.

• Degree qualified in related discipline
• Membership of a recognised International Professional Body i.e. MRICS
• 25+ years post graduate experience of contract preparation and administration, and construction costing for major infrastructure and engineering projects, cost planning, budget and expenditure reporting
• Fluent in English written and spoken

In return our client is offering a competitive tax free salary.

Savile Lloyd is a leading provider of construction professionals to the International market. We offer a thorough and professional service to both our clients and our candidates. Through our extensive experience and development of key relationships we have been able to provide an understanding of the construction industry and to be flexible in differing markets. With a highly experienced team we are able to provide a professional service that keeps clients retaining our services for future vacancies.

Job Summary

• The Cost Control Engineer coordinates all aspects of cost capturing, monitoring, and forecasting for their assigned project, ensuring proper documentation. This role provides comprehensive cost-control services and financial support for projects, maintaining project cost information. In collaboration with the Project Controls Lead, the engineer oversees variations and revisions to existing budgets.

Job Responsibilities

1. Monitor, control, and report on project costs, including cost history and forecasts.
2. Maintain planned and actual cost and commitment schedules.
3. Manage internal labor and project costs to stay within the allocated budget.
4. Create Budget Transfer Requests as directed by project teams.
5. Implement and ensure adherence to departmental policies and procedures to maintain controlled workflows.
6. Address no more than 5 non-compliances per month, with 100% resolution within 10 days.
7. Manage onsite cost control to ensure all work is completed within budget.
8. Monitor daily operations related to cost control to ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
9. Process and approve MR, PO, S/C Agreement, PC, SRV, SIV within 10 working hours of creation.
10. Develop cost structures for all activities, aligning with budgets and plans, and accurately assigning costs for effective control.
11. Verify daily cost allocations and reallocate as needed within 10 working hours.
12. Visit sites at least once weekly to verify progress measurements.
13. Upload verified BCWP into the ERP system within 1 day after the cutoff date.
14. Maintain internal labor and project costs within budget, flag deviations to management.
15. Reflect workforce productivity and man-hour trends in MJCR reports.
16. Perform cost analysis, advise management on cost overruns, and manage deviations using computerized databases.
17. Produce weekly job cost reports within 3 days of week-end.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Assist in producing the monthly job cost report within 15 days of month-end.
2. Monitor and review accounts for timely invoicing.
3. Review client invoices and analyze variances, producing over/under invoicing calculations within 3 days of month-end.
4. Follow safety, quality, health, and environmental procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
5. Limit non-compliances related to QA or HSE to no more than 1 per month across all projects.
6. Provide feedback on construction methods and accurate budget transfer calculations, aiming for no more than 10% correction at final approval.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of cost control software such as CCS (Candy) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, and project scheduling and reporting.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• ERP skills, preferably SAP, are required.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role; GCC experience is a plus.
• Preferred candidates have experience in Construction, MEP, or Mechanical sectors.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering fields.

• Develop and maintain a set of Project Cost Control procedures, guidelines and flow charts to meet project requirements along with a standard cost reporting process across all project EPC Contracts.
• Ensure cost data integrity across all EPC Contracts and make sure cost information is accurately compiled and reported to Project Management to provide visibility on overall project cost status and performance.
• Direct project team and provide guidance and expertise to Project Cost Engineers assigned to each one of the EPCs and ensure common understanding and standardized practice of cost control processes in terms of Value of Work Done (VOWD) reporting, forecast updates, contractors' change orders, trend and contingency management and expenditures allocation.
• Develop a unified cost allocation mechanism across project EPCs to allow accurate cost sharing of common expenses mainly Operation and owner's cost.
• Support the Business Manager and lead the financial input into Funding Packages submittals, e.g. Advance Commitments (ACs), Full Funding (FF) and Supplementary Funding wherever required, to ensure that all necessary funding is provided.
• Development of Forecast cost estimates and preparation of annual Work Program and Budget (WP&B) taking full consideration of project scope, progress achieved and pending to complete scope.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for the overall Onshore project consistent with project scope and reporting structures requirements across project EPCs.
• Facilitates the monitoring of FEED and EPC contractors and project's cost performance compared to agreed control plans and recommends corrective plans as required during project execution with the appropriate PMT personnel.
• Advise Head Project Controls and Project Leadership Team of any potential cost issues, provide guidance on corrective action and measures to mitigate any adverse trends. In conjunction with Head Project Controls develop and implement corrective actions and recovery plans ensuring these are implemented in a timely manner.
• Provide support for EPC tenders technical evaluations during Pre-EPC phase by developing Tender Evaluation Plans, facilitating and coordinating the technical evaluation process, developing Technical Bid Evaluation reports and getting required approvals from project management and project committees.

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics or Statistics.
• 10 years' experience in business related function or discipline, including 6 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and 2 years' experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractor's/ service/vendor personnel.

Vacancy Overview

Head of Cost Control

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. We serve as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to deliver top talent for successful projects, tailored to our clients' needs. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors across more than 50 countries, our global reach and talent pool are unmatched.

Airswift is seeking a Head of Cost Control to work with our client based in Qatar .

Job Purpose

Provide expert advice in cost allocation, planning, and stewardship for the Offshore Compression Project. Develop and update procedures to meet business needs during various project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related fields.
• 10 years of experience in a related business function, including 6 years in the Oil & Gas industry, and 2 years in a supervisory or oversight role.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain project cost control procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate reporting of cost information.
• Guide project teams and standardize cost control practices.
• Create a unified cost allocation mechanism across EPCs.
• Support funding package submissions and financial planning.
• Develop forecast estimates and prepare annual work programs and budgets.
• Maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
• Monitor contractor cost performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Advise on potential cost issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support EPC tenders and technical evaluations.

Vacancy Overview

Head of Cost Control

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. We serve as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to deliver top talent for successful projects, tailored to our clients' needs. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors across more than 50 countries, our global reach and talent pool are unmatched.

Airswift is seeking a Head of Cost Control to work with our client based in Qatar .

Job Purpose

Provide expert advice in cost allocation, planning, and stewardship for the Offshore Compression Project. Develop and update procedures to meet business needs during various project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related fields.
• 10 years of experience in a related business function, including 6 years in the Oil & Gas industry, and 2 years in a supervisory or oversight role.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain project cost control procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure data integrity and accurate reporting of cost information.
• Guide project teams and standardize cost control practices.
• Create a unified cost allocation mechanism across EPCs.
• Support funding package submissions and financial planning.
• Develop forecast estimates and prepare annual work programs and budgets.
• Maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
• Monitor contractor cost performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Advise on potential cost issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support EPC tenders and technical evaluations.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain a set of Project Cost Control procedures, guidelines and flow charts to meet project requirements along with a standard cost reporting process across all project EPC Contracts.
• Ensure cost data integrity across all EPC Contracts and make sure cost information is accurately compiled and reported to Project Management to provide visibility on overall project cost status and performance.
• Direct project team and provide guidance and expertise to Project Cost Engineers assigned to each one of the EPCs and ensure common understanding and standardized practice of cost control processes in terms of Value of Work Done (VOWD) reporting, forecast updates, contractors’ change orders, trend and contingency management and expenditures allocation.
• Develop a unified cost allocation mechanism across project EPCs to allow accurate cost sharing of common expenses mainly Operation and owner’s cost.
• Support the Business Manager and lead the financial input into Funding Packages submittals, e.g. Advance Commitments (ACs), Full Funding (FF) and Supplementary Funding wherever required, to ensure that all necessary funding is provided.
• Development of Forecast cost estimates and preparation of annual Work Program and Budget (WP&B) taking full consideration of project scope, progress achieved and pending to complete scope.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for the overall Onshore project consistent with project scope and reporting structures requirements across project EPCs.
• Facilitates the monitoring of FEED and EPC contractors and project’s cost performance compared to agreed control plans and recommends corrective plans as required during project execution with the appropriate PMT personnel.
• Advise Head Project Controls and Project Leadership Team of any potential cost issues, provide guidance on corrective action and measures to mitigate any adverse trends. In conjunction with Head Project Controls develop and implement corrective actions and recovery plans ensuring these are implemented in a timely manner.
• Provide support for EPC tenders technical evaluations during Pre-EPC phase by developing Tender Evaluation Plans, facilitating and coordinating the technical evaluation process, developing Technical Bid Evaluation reports and getting required approvals from project management and project committees.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Commercial, Marketing, Sciences, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Communication, Technologies, Mathematics or Statistics.
• 10 years’ experience in business related function or discipline, including 6 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/subcontractor’s/ service/vendor personnel.