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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.

We are looking for a Cost Control Lead for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Doha, Qatar

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated End Date: 2028

Contract Duration: 36 Months

Qualification and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Engineering or Construction Management related subjects.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 8 years' experience in Project Cost Control for EPC oil and gas capital projects. Having strong knowledge on Project Controls principles, theories and concepts.
• Previous experience on major projects, from an Owner's perspective, managing EPC Lump Sum Contracts, and working with multi-cultural teams with large local subcontractors.

Technical and Business Skills

• Familiar with SAP and other Finance Enterprice System would be an advantage
• Capable of performing cost estimation (class 1-5) based on technical definitions and cost budgeting / forecasting during project life-cycle.
• Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise.
• Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service based on project finance expenditures report and all other relevant project cost data.
• Sets situations/issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations.
• Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these.
• Has autonomy over scheduling and planning of own work; organizes efforts of work group to achieve overall efficiency.
• Excellent written and oral English skills.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good team work and collaboration skills
• Good computer literacy skills: Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Database and the like.

Job Purpose

• Provide advice on cost management including estimating, forecasting, reporting, allocation, planning and stewardship for costs and expenditures within Project.
• Monitors the Contractor's performance in the area of changes and control and provides advice as necessary to make certain the Company's objectives are achieved.
• Develop and modify procedures to meet specialised business requirement as well as provide advice and guidance to team members.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Develop efficient cost services and provide expert advice on cost estimating, forecasting, accounting, allocation, planning, reporting and control issues to ensure effective processes are utilised throughout the project life cycle.
• Review and evaluate assumptions and cost plan data to ensure cost centre owners and project management are fully appraised on cost governance requirements and the project complies with approved budget.
• Provide financial input into Funding Packages submittals such as Advance Commitments (ACs), Full Funding (FF), Supplementary Funding whenever required and recommend budget transfers to ensure that all necessary funding is provided, and Project Cost at Completion is aligned with the approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain a cost and man-hours information database, benchmarking data to provide support for estimating requirements as required.
• Able to estimate the cost for potential change orders with the FEED/EPC Contractor. Has extensive experience in cost estimating for major projects.
• Forecast cost estimates and prepare 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 project consistent with project scope and reporting structures requirements.
• Facilitate the monitoring of contractors and project's cost performance comparing to agreed control plans and recommends corrective plans as required during project execution with the appropriate PMT personnel. Monitor, review and endorse Contractor deliverables in terms of VOWD reporting, Trend Management and Earned Value Analysis.
• Advise Project Leadership Team of potential cost issues as early enough to mitigate, provide guidance on corrective actions 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.
• Verify Project Commitments in line with approved budgets and ensure all change orders are dully submitted (about contractual compliance) and are subject to proper Management approval. Develop inhouse cost reporting solutions for managing Project Cost ensuring accuracy, integrity and consistency of data.

If Interested Kindly apply.

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.

We are looking for a Cost Control Lead for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Doha, Qatar

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated End Date: 2028

Contract Duration: 36 Months

Qualification and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Engineering or Construction Management related subjects.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 8 years' experience in Project Cost Control for EPC oil and gas capital projects. Having strong knowledge on Project Controls principles, theories and concepts.
• Previous experience on major projects, from an Owner's perspective, managing EPC Lump Sum Contracts, and working with multi-cultural teams with large local subcontractors.

Technical and Business Skills

• Familiar with SAP and other Finance Enterprice System would be an advantage
• Capable of performing cost estimation (class 1-5) based on technical definitions and cost budgeting / forecasting during project life-cycle.
• Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise.
• Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service based on project finance expenditures report and all other relevant project cost data.
• Sets situations/issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations.
• Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these.
• Has autonomy over scheduling and planning of own work; organizes efforts of work group to achieve overall efficiency.
• Excellent written and oral English skills.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good team work and collaboration skills
• Good computer literacy skills: Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Database and the like.

Job Purpose

• Provide advice on cost management including estimating, forecasting, reporting, allocation, planning and stewardship for costs and expenditures within Project.
• Monitors the Contractor's performance in the area of changes and control and provides advice as necessary to make certain the Company's objectives are achieved.
• Develop and modify procedures to meet specialised business requirement as well as provide advice and guidance to team members.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Develop efficient cost services and provide expert advice on cost estimating, forecasting, accounting, allocation, planning, reporting and control issues to ensure effective processes are utilised throughout the project life cycle.
• Review and evaluate assumptions and cost plan data to ensure cost centre owners and project management are fully appraised on cost governance requirements and the project complies with approved budget.
• Provide financial input into Funding Packages submittals such as Advance Commitments (ACs), Full Funding (FF), Supplementary Funding whenever required and recommend budget transfers to ensure that all necessary funding is provided, and Project Cost at Completion is aligned with the approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain a cost and man-hours information database, benchmarking data to provide support for estimating requirements as required.
• Able to estimate the cost for potential change orders with the FEED/EPC Contractor. Has extensive experience in cost estimating for major projects.
• Forecast cost estimates and prepare 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 project consistent with project scope and reporting structures requirements.
• Facilitate the monitoring of contractors and project's cost performance comparing to agreed control plans and recommends corrective plans as required during project execution with the appropriate PMT personnel. Monitor, review and endorse Contractor deliverables in terms of VOWD reporting, Trend Management and Earned Value Analysis.
• Advise Project Leadership Team of potential cost issues as early enough to mitigate, provide guidance on corrective actions 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.
• Verify Project Commitments in line with approved budgets and ensure all change orders are dully submitted (about contractual compliance) and are subject to proper Management approval. Develop inhouse cost reporting solutions for managing Project Cost ensuring accuracy, integrity and consistency of data.

If Interested Kindly apply.