Cost Control Engineer Sr

Senior Cost Control Engineer – Mechanical

Job Location- Ruwais Site Location (ADNOC Oil & Gas EPC Plant Construction Projects)

Experience

Minimum 10+ years of proven experience exclusively in Oil & Gas EPC Plant Construction Cost Control.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Certification in Cost Engineering/Project Controls (AACE, PMP or equivalent) will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project cost control systems for Mechanical EPC construction projects.
• Prepare project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow forecasts, and cost reports.
• Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets and identify cost deviations.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions to maintain project profitability.
• Review subcontractor progress, invoices, variations, and cost impacts.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Planning, Procurement, Construction, QS, and Finance teams to ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Evaluate change orders, variation claims, and additional work with detailed cost analysis.
• Monitor productivity, manpower utilization, equipment costs, and material consumption.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports for senior management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, contractual obligations, and company procedures.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide cost performance analysis.
• Support project close-out activities, including final cost reporting and lessons learned.
• Maintain accurate project cost databases and historical cost records for future estimates.
• Identify commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures to minimize project cost overruns.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of dedicated experience in Cost Control within Oil & Gas EPC Plant Construction Projects.
• Mechanical Engineering background is mandatory.
• Strong experience with ADNOC projects is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in EPC projects involving piping, static equipment, rotating equipment, steel structures, tanks, pressure vessels, and mechanical construction.
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and cost reporting.
• Experience in handling variation orders, change management, claims, and commercial cost analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of project contracts, BOQ, WBS, CBS, and cost coding structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project control software such as Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced EPC construction environment.

Key Skills

• Cost Control & Cost Management
• Project Controls
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cost Reporting & Analysis
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Change Order & Variation Management
• Commercial Awareness
• EPC Plant Construction
• Mechanical Construction Costing
• Contract Administration
• Risk & Opportunity Analysis
• Productivity Monitoring
• SAP / Oracle ERP
• Primavera P6
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• ADNOC Standards & Procedures