Subsea Cost Control and Planning Engineer - Oil & Gas

Subsea Cost Control and Planning Engineer – Oil & Gas

Company: Hill International, Inc.

Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Construction

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients worldwide. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance.

Reporting

The Cost Control and Planning Engineer reports to the Project General Manager/Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all project support services including cost control, planning & scheduling, document control, procurement support, logistics, and administrative services for subsea piping schemes within offshore scope.
• Coordinate project service teams during EPC/EPCIC phases (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Commissioning).
• Develop and maintain the Project Services Execution Plan in line with company and client requirements.
• Oversee project cost control and forecasting activities; monitor budgets, track expenditures, identify cost variances, and prepare cost reports.
• Supervise preparation and maintenance of detailed project schedules; integrate subcontractor schedules into the master project schedule; monitor progress and highlight deviations or risks.
• Support the procurement team to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services; administer contracts, review commercial terms, track variations, and monitor contractor performance.
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of personnel, materials, and equipment; oversee marine logistics, customs clearance, and transportation arrangements; ensure SIMOPS and offshore operational requirements are incorporated into service planning.
• Maintain project document control systems to ensure proper document flow; ensure compliance with contractual submittal requirements; prepare and issue weekly/monthly project service reports.
• Ensure all project services activities comply with company HSE standards, client requirements, and local regulations; promote a safety‑first culture.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and client interface skills.
• Ability to work in high‑pressure, fast‑paced project environments.
• Experience with project phases responsibility distribution: planning, execution, monitoring, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience in project services / project controls after earning the BSc degree.
• Excellent spoken and written English; proven ability to write professional reports.