Cost Controller – Oil & Gas Shutdown Projects

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage budgeting, cost monitoring, and financial reporting for high‑pressure shutdown and turnaround projects in the oil and gas sector. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed shutdown budgets (WBS/CBS) covering scope, labor, materials, and equipment.
• Capture and track actual costs incurred, including material consumption, manpower, and subcontractor work.
• Perform variance analysis to identify discrepancies between planned and actual costs and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage change orders and subcontractor claims, ensuring all changes are approved within the commercial framework.
• Prepare regular cost control reports, daily/weekly updates, cash‑flow forecasts, and final closing reports with lessons learned.
• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices and payment certificates for accuracy.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in costing, budgeting, and cost monitoring for shutdown/turnaround projects.
• Engineering degree (BE/BTech) in Mechanical or related field.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in high‑pressure environments.

Required skills

• Costing and budgeting
• Variance analysis
• Change management
• Financial reporting
• Invoicing and procurement review
• WBS/CBS methodology