Strategic Cost Management Lead for Global Projects

SBM Offshore; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking a Cost Lead Expert to oversee cost engineering and control across major projects. You will standardize practices, lead the Cost Community of Practice, and support project teams with budgeting, forecasting, and analytics within a global energy company.

This senior role requires extensive experience, a strong teaching mindset, and the ability to drive improvements across locations while reporting to CPM Director and collaborating with the Project Control Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of cost engineering/control experience.
• Experience with a tier 1 EPC contractor or operator in Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals.
• Lead project experience and cost management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Cost Standards and Guidelines in GEMS.
• Lead the Cost Community of Practice forum.
• Participate in Project Health Checks and assurance reviews.
• Support project teams in cost management and analytics.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to lessons learned.

Skills

Cost engineering

Project cost control

Analytics

Budgeting

Education

Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Business Administration degree

Job description

SBM Offshore is seeking a Cost Lead Expert to oversee cost engineering and control across major projects. You will standardize practices, lead the Cost Community of Practice, and support project teams with budgeting, forecasting, and analytics within a global energy company.

This senior role requires extensive experience, a strong teaching mindset, and the ability to drive improvements across locations while reporting to CPM Director and collaborating with the Project Control Manager.