Cost Control Specialist

NES Fircroft; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks a Cost Control Specialist for a major LNG project in Doha, Qatar. This long-term contract role features a 6-day work week and a 12 weeks ON / 2 weeks OFF rotation.

You will lead cost estimating, change order management, cost control, forecasting and schedule impact assessments through the EPC phase, coordinating across the Project Management Team. Strong English and extensive EPC experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, accounting, business or related disciplines.
• Minimum 8 years in cost estimating, cost control, scheduling and project controls.
• Experience leading change orders, cost forecasting and reporting for EPC projects.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead change order cost estimation, evaluation, and reporting during EPC.
• Ensure cost estimates stay current and aligned with schedules.
• Coordinate cost control, progress measurement, forecasting, and change management across PMT.
• Monitor EPC contractor performance in cost and schedule control.
• Develop and maintain Class III cost estimates and bid-check estimates.
• Analyze potential changes for cost and schedule impact.
• Prepare cost forecasts, monthly cost reports, and trend analyses.
• Review contractor estimates and negotiate change orders.
• Support cost/schedule-driven contracting strategies.
• Maintain auditable documentation and compliance with MOC.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Cost Control

Scheduling

Project Controls

English Proficiency

Change Order Management

Contractor Estimation Validation

EPC Projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Management / Administration

Bachelor's degree in Commercial Disciplines

Job description

Job description

Hiring: Cost Control Specialist | Major LNG Project | Qatar
Location: Doha, Qatar
Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week
Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
Client: Major LNG Project, Qatar
We are seeking an experienced Cost Control Specialist to join a major LNG project in Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading cost estimating, change order management, cost control, forecasting, and schedule impact assessments throughout the EPC phase of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead company change order cost estimation, evaluation, negotiation, and reporting during the EPC phase.
• Ensure project cost estimates remain current and fully aligned with project schedules.
• Coordinate cost control, progress measurement, forecasting, and change management activities across the Project Management Team (PMT).
• Monitor EPC Contractor performance in cost control, schedule control, and progress measurement.
• Develop and maintain Class III Cost Estimates and bid-check estimates.
• Analyze potential project changes and assess their cost and schedule impacts.
• Prepare project cost forecasts, monthly cost reports, and trend analysis reports.
• Review contractor estimates, develop company estimates, and negotiate change orders on behalf of the company.
• Support the development of cost/schedule-driven contracting scenarios and contracting strategy workshops.
• Maintain auditable documentation and ensure compliance with contract requirements and Management of Change processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Engineering
• Accounting
• Business Management / Administration
• Commercial Disciplines

Minimum 8 years of experience in:

• Cost Estimating
• Cost Control
• Scheduling
• Project Controls

Strong experience in:

• EPC Projects
• Change Order ManagementCost Forecasting & Reporting
• Contractor Estimate Validation
• Brownfield Projects
• Cost & Schedule Risk Analysis

Excellent English communication skills (written & verbal)

Strong proficiency with project controls and office software applications

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.