Offshore Project Cost Controller – Budget & Forecasting

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

Job summary

Nakilat is seeking a Project Cost Controller to establish budgets, forecasts and cost controls for complex offshore fabrication projects in Qatar. The role requires independent application of cost control procedures and rigorous cost analysis with regular reporting to project management.

The candidate will set up CBS/WBS, allocate budgets, prepare EAC forecasts and manage change control processes. Strong collaboration with PMT and accounting is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering or related discipline.
• 3-6 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in offshore projects and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Set up Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) aligned to project scope and WBS.
• Ensure accurate allocation of project budget and provide control budgets for PO, subcontracts, fabrication, and related teams.
• Assist in setting up project cost control system per internal and PMT requirements including cost databases and reporting templates.
• Evaluate cost reports, communicate cost performance, risks and opportunities to project management regularly.
• Prepare and review the project’s Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecast based on remaining scope and expenditures.
• Set up and maintain the project change management system per approved procedure.
• Prepare, route for signature and submit monthly progress invoices to Client.
• Provide data to support project accounting and revenue recognition.
• Support Lead Cost Engineer as required.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Cost analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering or related discipline

Job description

Nakilat is seeking a Project Cost Controller to establish budgets, forecasts and cost controls for complex offshore fabrication projects in Qatar. The role requires independent application of cost control procedures and rigorous cost analysis with regular reporting to project management.

The candidate will set up CBS/WBS, allocate budgets, prepare EAC forecasts and manage change control processes. Strong collaboration with PMT and accounting is essential.