SR. COST ENGINEER

Qatar Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer in Doha, Qatar. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, budgets, and reports, while conducting cost forecasting and variance analysis. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Finance and over 12 years of relevant industry experience, with expert knowledge in cost engineering activities and proficiency in various costing software, including SAP. Excellent communication skills in English and teamwork ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years Oil & gas industry experience.
• Expert knowledge of Cost Engineering activities.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Cost Estimates / Budgets and Cost Reports.
• Perform Cost Trending and Variance Analysis.
• Minimize budget overspending and highlight risks.

Skills

Cost Engineering

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in English

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Finance Discipline

Tools

Cost Estimating Software

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview
Prepare Cost Estimates / Budgets, Economics, Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), Cost Forecast, Cost Breakdown Profile (CBP), Cost Reports, Reporting monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD), Monthly Invoice Payment / Accruals, Cost Trending / Variance Analysis, minimise budget overspending / underspending, Risk Analysis and highlighting areas of concern for management consideration and action.

Experience
* Minimum of 12 years Oil & gas industry experience.
* Expert knowledge on all Cost Engineering activities including Cost estimation at various phases of the Project, Cost Phasing, Cost Monitoring and Analysis, Cost Forecasting, Cost Trending, Cost Reporting, Budget / AFE preparation, etc.
* Should be a great team player.
* Should be proficient in spoken and written English.
* Should be very well conversant with world class Cost Estimating Software, SAP and able to import best practices to QatarEnergy in this area.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft office; Excel, Power Point etc.

Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Finance Discipline