Cost Control & Planning Engineer ( Factory Construction)

Green Umbrella Recruitment; al-Wusta; On-site; OMR 23,070 - 34,605; Full time

Job summary

Green Umbrella Recruitment is seeking a Cost Control & Planning Engineer located in Duqm, Sultanate of Oman. The role involves supporting the project management team by monitoring project schedules, controlling costs, and ensuring overall project alignment with budget and requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, along with 5-8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 is essential. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in planning and cost control for construction projects.
• Experience in industrial or factory construction projects preferred.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain the project schedule.
• Monitor project progress against planned timelines.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Planning and cost control

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Planning software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Duqm, Sultanate of Oman | Posted on 05/05/2026

• Work Experience Minimum 5–8 years of experience in planning and cost control for construction projects
• Job Opening Status Open
• Industry Energy and Utilities
• State/Province AI Wusta
• Country Sultanate of Oman

Job Description

Job Overview

The Cost Control & Planning Engineerwill support the client’s project management team by monitoring projectschedules, controlling costs, and ensuring alignment between progress, budget,and contractual requirements. The role involves detailed planning, reporting,and analysis to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget..

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review,and maintain the project schedule (baseline and updates)
• Monitor projectprogress and compare against planned timelines
• Perform criticalpath analysis and identify potential delays
• Prepare andupdate progress reports (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Track projectcosts, commitments, and expenditures
• Analyze costvariances and recommend corrective actions
• Reviewcontractors’ schedules, progress reports, and payment applications
• Supportevaluation of claims, variations, and extensions of time (EOT)
• Coordinate withproject team, contractors, and consultants on planning issues
• Ensureintegration between cost control and project scheduling
• Assist in riskanalysis and forecasting (time and cost impact)
• Maintain properrecords of project performance data
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’sdegree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Minimum 5–8years of experience in planning and cost control for construction projects
• Experience inindustrial or factory construction projects is preferred
• Strong knowledgeof planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Excel (advanced level preferred)
• Familiarity withcost control systems and reporting methods
• Experienceworking in the Middle East is an advantage
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluent inEnglish (spoken and written)

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge ofcontract conditions (e.g., FIDIC Contracts)
• Experience indelay analysis methods (EOT, claims support)
• Ability to workwith large data sets and generate clear reports
• Strongcommunication and coordination skills