Cost Control Lead
Location : Qatar
Contract Type : Residential, 36-month renewable contract
Work Schedule : 10 hours / day, 6 days / week (26 days / month)
Overview :
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cost Control Lead to support a major onshore energy infrastructure project in Qatar. This long-term role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile capital project in a dynamic and multicultural environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost estimation, forecasting, change control, and financial reporting in large EPC projects within the oil & gas or energy sector.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead cost control activities, including budgeting, forecasting, estimating, cost reporting, and variance analysis throughout the project lifecycle
- Advise project management on cost control strategies, financial performance, and governance requirements
- Evaluate cost data and provide insights to ensure alignment with approved budgets
- Prepare inputs for funding submissions including advance commitments, full funding, and supplementary funding packages
- Estimate costs for potential change orders and support contract variation assessments
- Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS)
- Monitor contractor cost performance and reporting (including Value of Work Done, trend analysis, and earned value)
- Identify cost risks and recommend mitigation measures to maintain budgetary control
- Verify commitments and ensure appropriate approvals for cost changes
- Support development of in-house tools for cost tracking and reporting
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including contractors and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, standards, and processes
Experience & Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related fieldMinimum 8 years' experience in project cost control, preferably on large EPC contracts in the energy or oil & gas sectorExperience working from an owner / operator side is highly advantageousSolid understanding of project controls principles and cost management best practicesHands-on experience with cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across all project phasesFamiliarity with financial systems such as SAP (advantageous)Ability to work independently and manage workload in a high-pressure, schedule-driven environmentStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; database reporting experience is a plusExcellent written and spoken EnglishStrong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skillsCulturally aware, collaborative, and proactive in managing interfaces across teams