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 field
• Minimum 8 years' experience in project cost control, preferably on large EPC contracts in the energy or oil & gas sector
• Experience working from an owner/operator side is highly advantageous
• Solid understanding of project controls principles and cost management best practices
• Hands-on experience with cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across all project phases
• Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP (advantageous)
• Ability to work independently and manage workload in a high-pressure, schedule-driven environment
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills; database reporting experience is a plus
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Culturally aware, collaborative, and proactive in managing interfaces across teams