Lead Cost Control Engineer — Capital Projects

Eram Talent

Jeddah

On-site

SAR 180,000 - 360,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer (Cost Control Engineer) to oversee cost management for large-scale capital projects, preferably in oil & gas. The role demands extensive experience in cost engineering, project controls, budgeting and forecasting, with strong SAP/Oracle proficiency and English fluency.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in project execution, plus PMP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (finance, MIS, engineering or equivalent).
Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering and project management execution.
Strong background in cost engineering, project controls or related discipline.
Proven cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting and control for large-scale projects (oil & gas preferred).
Proficiency with SAP or Oracle cost management systems.
Solid knowledge of project management principles and relevant standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; English fluency required.
PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting and cost control for capital projects.
Prepare, maintain and review monthly cost reports and forecasts.
Monitor project costs against budgets, contracts and control requirements.
Provide cost analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
Ensure engineering, procurement, construction, and completion activities meet cost and contractual requirements.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors and clients; support project controls.