Cost Control Engineer – EPC Project

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to monitor and manage project costs across the EPC lifecycle. The role provides early warning of cost overruns and ensures accurate cost information for decision making.

The candidate should have 4–6 years in cost control/project controls, a related degree, and experience with EPC sectors. Proficiency in EVM, CPI/SPI, and strong Excel skills are required, with knowledge of Primavera P6/SAP advantageous.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Cost Control / Project Controls.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Plant or Industrial EPC projects preferred.
• Proficient with EPC cost control, EVM, CPI/SPI, ETC/EAC, commitments, accruals, forecasting.
• Strong MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor budget, actual costs, commitments, accruals, and forecasts against baseline.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports and variance analyses.
• Maintain CBS and cost coding; track POs, subcontracts, and invoices.
• Support cash-flow forecasting and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reporting

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Oracle

EcoSys

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for monitoring and controlling project costs, budgets, commitments, actual expenditure, forecasts, and cost performance throughout the EPC project lifecycle. The role provides accurate cost information and early warning of potential cost overruns.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor project budget, actual cost, commitments, accruals, and forecast against the approved cost baseline.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports and cost variance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain ETC (Estimate to Complete) and EAC (Estimate at Completion).
• Monitor project cost performance using EVM, CPI, SPI, CV and SV.
• Coordinate with Planning to ensure cost and progress data are properly aligned.
• Maintain Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and cost coding.
• Monitor Purchase Orders, subcontracts, commitments, and invoices.
• Prepare and monitor monthly accruals and reconcile costs with Finance.
• Track variations, change orders, and their cost impact on the project.
• Monitor cost trends, risks, and potential budget overruns and provide early warnings.
• Support project cash-flow forecasting and management reporting.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Contracts, Commercial, Planning, and Finance teams.
• Support project close-out and final cost reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of experience in Cost Control / Project Controls.
• EPC experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Plant, or Industrial projects preferred.
• Good knowledge of EPC cost control, EVM, CPI/SPI, ETC/EAC, commitments, accruals, and forecasting.
• Strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience with Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle, EcoSys, Power BI, or similar systems is an advantage.
• Good analytical, reporting, communication, and coordination skills.