Lead Cost Engineer

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Lead Cost Engineer to monitor and control project costs. This role requires at least 10 years in cost management and familiarity with budgeting and forecasting, specifically within the Oil and Gas sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and be proficient in tools such as Excel and ERP systems. This opportunity promises to engage in dynamic projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of cost management experience.
• At least 5 years of lead cost experience in Oil and Gas.
• Thorough knowledge of cost budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, forecast, control, and report project costs.
• Develop and implement routine cost reports.
• Support financial processes including invoicing and cash flows.

Skills

Cost management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

ERP system familiarity

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor, forecast, control, and report project costs.
• Develop and implement all routine cost reports, regularly review cost reports with budget holders to ensure understanding, update estimates, and discuss problem areas.
• Support financial processes as required, including contract progress invoicing, payments, cash flows, etc.
• Develop and provide project variances, trending, analysis of expenditures, and completion reports.
• Review project costs incurred by category, calculate future costs based on labor productivity, material price increases, subcontract, wage rates, and risk analysis.
• Implementation of New Tools to maintain and control portfolio of projects

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering Discipline or in Finance with an emphasis on projects budgeting and forecasting.
• Minimum 10 years of cost management experience, with at least 5 years of lead cost experience within the Oil and Gas business.
• Thorough knowledge of cost budgeting, monitoring, forecasting, and cost performance indicators.
• Proactive and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with ERP system
• Ability to implement new cost tools to control portfolio of projects.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at https://careers.kbr.com/us/en/job/R2116021/Lead-Cost-Engineer

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.