Lead Cost Engineer

Energy Vault; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Cost Engineer to join their dynamic Project Controls Team for an exciting Oil & Gas project in the UAE. This role involves drafting cost control procedures, preparing budgets, and performing earned value management. You will work within a collaborative environment, contributing to large-scale EPC projects that have a meaningful impact on local communities. If you are an organized, analytical thinker with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in EPC projects above US$ 100M is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft project-specific Cost Control Procedures and prepare initial Project Budget.
• Monitor project actual costs and prepare cost reports.
• Participate in periodic site meetings and provide feedback on budget impacts.

Skills

Cost Control Procedures

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)

Budget Preparation

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Report Writing

Problem Solving

Education

University degree in Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Job Description

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for one (1) senior, experienced and reliable Lead Cost Engineer to join a top qualified and knowledgeable Project Controls Team in one of newly awarded Oil & Gas projects in United Arab Emirates.

Would you like to be part of a dynamic EPC leader with global presence? We’d like to meet you.

Join our worldwide journey. Build on something that matters!

What you will need to do:

• Draft project-specific Cost Control Procedures.
• Prepare Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) in accordance with Company’s guidelines, WBS and Contract’s pricing structure.
• Prepare initial Project Budget in accordance with the Scope of Work and tender pricing documents.
• Collect actual costs/expenditures and allocate to the CBS.
• Calculate the Value of Work Executed (Value of Work Done VOWD).
• Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) for both Manhours and Cost.
• Prepare monthly Manhours and Cost forecasts for Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Materials and other project resources.
• Prepare cost estimates for Variations and Claims including Indirect and Direct Costs.
• Review cost estimates of Subcontractors for claims and variations.
• Monitor project actual costs, determine and analyze cost variances and develop cost trends and projections using and presenting the Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled, Budgeted Cost for Work Performed, Actual Cost for Work Scheduled, Actual Cost for Work Performed and Cost Performance Index.
• Prepare cost reports.
• Maintain records of actual cost elements (materials, equipment, manpower etc.) to use in the Project Close-Out Report and to provide feedback to tendering department.
• Liaise with project different sections in cost allocation, accounting and control matters.
• Participate in preparing the Project Close-Out Report and Lessons Learnt.
• Prepare regular billing to the Client, provide necessary supporting documents and communicate with the Client for certification and payment.
• Review Subcontractors invoices along with supporting documents.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Participate in periodic site meetings to elaborate the project cost reports. In addition, record any suggested changes and/or deviations from the plan and advise of its effect on the overall budget.

What you will need to have:

• University degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience including 5 years’ experience in construction industry at similar level.
• Experience in EPC Projects above US$ 100M with direct involvement in Engineering, Procurement and Construction is essential.
• Previous employment with leading EPC contractors is highly preferable.
• Experience in Oil & Gas projects is preferable.
• Capability to perform under stressful situations.
• Engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning awareness.
• Fluency in the English language.

You are someone who:

• Organized, committed and hard worker
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player with high attention to details
• An analytical thinker
• A result driven person combined with problem solving techniques
• Report writing and communication skills

What is in it for you:

Competitive salary and benefits are part of the offering, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!

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