77 Senior Cost And Planning Engineer jobs in Doha

Responsible for managing TRACK software application

This role involves collaborating with supply chain, contract management team, execution team, planning, finance, security, Telecom, IT, Contractor personnel, budget holders, TRACK vendor, etc, while sharing best practices.

Actively identifies issues and resolve them based on priorities set.

Ensure timely payments to Contractors which are processed via TRACK.

The incumbent will have to process and access to Competitively Sensitive Information (CSI) and is responsible to protect the confidentiality of the information.

• Acts as the focal point and one stop solution provider for all TRACK software related issues
• Oversee all activities of the contractor management process, per the standards established by the company.
• Follow standardized nomenclature of skill / groups / types / items, etc as determined by the business process.
• Coordinate the activities of all Contractor Timekeepers to assure the system functions properly at all times and to maintain the integrity of the data.
• Provide training and assistance to Supervisors / Approvers and contractor timekeepers and resolve questions and issues.
• Manage labor, equipment, and material rates (along with other charges such as per diem and meal allowance) within Track to guarantee most up to date contractual compliance.
• Create / Assign / Unassign schedules and pay formulas per business requirements aligned with Contracts.
• Manage and analyze activity for labor resources. Ensure badge events flow in an IN / OUT order within Track.
• Ensure each contractor resource has a skill along with badge events, schedule and pay formula assigned within Track for proper calculations of net billable hours.
• Manage override requests within Track.
• Manage and analyze the daily business process and Timesheet Central within Track to confirm timesheet charges properly post in ERP.
• Manage user accounts / profiles and report filters within the Track Admin Security Application.
• Audit contractor Track compliance for reporting timeliness, due date compliance and error corrections. Ensure the Contractor Timekeepers are following the standards / expectations that have been established.
• Submit / maintain follow-up with Management Controls, Inc. support at helpdesk, as needed, per company standards.
• Maintain document files which are auditable.
• Work with Maintenance Cost Analyst, Accounts Payable, Maintenance Supervision and all other departments to resolve Track issues relating to ERP.
• Run regular reports from TRACK and SAP and ensure timely payments are sent to Contractors.
• Communicate and work with Plant Security to resolve badge issues affecting Track entries using ACS for verification as needed.
• Train contractor timekeepers and management in proper Track usage for general maintenance and large projects
• Run reports weekly at a minimum regarding unallocated hours and unauthorized charges.
• Ensure confidentiality of all Competitively sensitive information is protected.
• Provide reports on KPIs and value realized for the Business and any other custom reports as required.
• Perform any other tasks as required by Client

Overview

Responsible for managing TRACK software application

This role involves collaborating with supply chain, contract management team, execution team, planning, finance, security, Telecom, IT, Contractor personnel, budget holders, TRACK vendor, etc, while sharing best practices.

Actively identifies issues and resolve them based on priorities set.

Ensure timely payments to Contractors which are processed via TRACK.

The incumbent will have to process and access to Competitively Sensitive Information (CSI) and is responsible to protect the confidentiality of the information.

• Acts as the focal point and one stop solution provider for all TRACK software related issues
• Oversee all activities of the contractor management process, per the standards established by the company.
• Follow standardized nomenclature of skill / groups / types / items, etc as determined by the business process.
• Coordinate the activities of all Contractor Timekeepers to assure the system functions properly at all times and to maintain the integrity of the data.
• Provide training and assistance to Supervisors / Approvers and contractor timekeepers and resolve questions and issues.
• Manage labor, equipment, and material rates (along with other charges such as per diem and meal allowance) within Track to guarantee most up to date contractual compliance.
• Create / Assign / Unassign schedules and pay formulas per business requirements aligned with Contracts.
• Manage and analyze activity for labor resources. Ensure badge events flow in an IN / OUT order within Track.
• Ensure each contractor resource has a skill along with badge events, schedule and pay formula assigned within Track for proper calculations of net billable hours.
• Manage override requests within Track.
• Manage and analyze the daily business process and Timesheet Central within Track to confirm timesheet charges properly post in ERP.
• Manage user accounts / profiles and report filters within the Track Admin Security Application.
• Audit contractor Track compliance for reporting timeliness, due date compliance and error corrections. Ensure the Contractor Timekeepers are following the standards / expectations that have been established.
• Submit / maintain follow-up with Management Controls, Inc. support at helpdesk, as needed, per company standards.
• Maintain document files which are auditable.
• Work with Maintenance Cost Analyst, Accounts Payable, Maintenance Supervision and all other departments to resolve Track issues relating to ERP.
• Run regular reports from TRACK and SAP and ensure timely payments are sent to Contractors.
• Communicate and work with Plant Security to resolve badge issues affecting Track entries using ACS for verification as needed.
• Train contractor timekeepers and management in proper Track usage for general maintenance and large projects
• Run reports weekly at a minimum regarding unallocated hours and unauthorized charges.
• Ensure confidentiality of all Competitively sensitive information is protected.
• Provide reports on KPIs and value realized for the Business and any other custom reports as required.
• Perform any other tasks as required by Client

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.