Cost Engineer

Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support oil & gas projects in Jeddah. You will handle cost estimating, budgeting, and cost control across feasibility, FEED, and EPC phases, collaborating with engineering and procurement teams.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in upstream/downstream cost engineering, strong Excel and SAP/Primavera skills, and solid analytical, reporting, and communication abilities to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of cost engineering experience in upstream and/or downstream projects.
• Strong knowledge of estimating methods, cost control tools, and project management concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and cost management software (e.g., SAP, Primavera, AACE practices).
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for feasibility, FEED, and EPC phases.
• Develop and manage project cost budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor cost performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support contract evaluations, bid analysis, and change management.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow projections, and KPIs.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal procedures.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost control

Budgeting

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

We are actively seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support oil & gas project. The role focuses on cost estimating, cost control, budgeting, and supporting project teams through all phases of execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for feasibility, FEED, and EPC phases.
• Develop and manage project cost budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor cost performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support contract evaluations, bid analysis, and change management.
• Prepare cost reports, cash flow projections, and KPIs.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and planning teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of cost engineering experience in upstream and/or downstream projects.
• Strong knowledge of estimating methods, cost control tools, and project management concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and cost management software (e.g., SAP, Primavera, AACE practices).
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.