LNG EPC Cost Controller – Qatar

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

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.