Lead Cost Control Engineer - Oil & Gas Projects

About the role

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer (Cost Control Engineer) to oversee cost engineering, project controls, budgeting, forecasting and cost reporting for large-scale capital projects, preferably in the oil and gas industry. The position is based in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

• Manage cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting and cost control for capital projects
• Prepare, maintain and review monthly cost reports and project cost forecasts
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets, contracts and cost control requirements
• Provide cost analysis and recommendations to support project management decisions
• Ensure engineering, procurement, construction and project completion comply with contractual, cost and company requirements
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, clients and other stakeholders
• Support project controls and ensure cost management procedures are implemented

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering and project management execution
• Strong experience in Cost Engineering, Project Controls or a related discipline
• Proven experience in cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting and control of large-scale projects, preferably in oil and gas
• PMP certification preferred

Required skills

• Proficiency in cost management systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Knowledge of project management principles, cost engineering practices and industry standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, full professional English
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills