About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Summary</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">The Lead Cost Control Engineer is responsible to manage and optimize project expenditures throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints, including overseeing cost estimation, tracking, and reporting processes, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to maintain financial targets. Through meticulous analysis and strategic planning, the role maximizes cost efficiency and support the timely delivery of high-quality projects.</span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 1</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Develop and implement cost control procedures and systems to monitor project expenditures and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to establish project budgets, cost forecasts, and expenditure plans.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Conduct detailed cost estimation and analysis for project components, materials, labor, and overhead expenses.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Track and analyze project costs, identifying variances, trends, and potential cost-saving opportunities.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Prepare regular cost reports and presentations for project stakeholders, highlighting key financial metrics and performance indicators.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Review contractor and vendor invoices, verifying accuracy and adherence to contract terms and pricing agreements.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Evaluate change orders and variations to assess their impact on project costs and timelines, and negotiate with stakeholders as necessary.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Implement cost control measures to mitigate risks and minimize cost overruns, including value engineering and cost-saving initiatives.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide guidance and support to project teams on cost-related matters, offering recommendations for cost-effective solutions and strategies.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Continuously monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and regulatory changes that may impact project costs, and adjust cost control strategies accordingly.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies</span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Responsibilities 2</b></u></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional Responsibilities 3</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Knowledge & Skills</b></u></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proficiency in financial analysis techniques to assess project costs, identify trends, and analyze variances. This includes knowledge of financial modeling, cost estimation methodologies, and understanding of accounting principles.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong project management skills to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize tasks related to cost control activities. This includes the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, manage timelines, and ensure alignment with project objectives.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Familiarity with cost control software and tools such as Primavera, Procore, or similar platforms used for budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting. Proficiency in using spreadsheets and database software for data analysis and reporting is also essential.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Knowledge of contract management principles and experience in reviewing contracts, change orders, and vendor agreements to ensure compliance with cost control objectives. This includes the ability to negotiate terms and resolve disputes related to project costs.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with project teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. The ability to convey complex cost-related information clearly and concisely, as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams, is crucial for success in this role.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.</span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Experience</b></u></H2> </div><div><p>Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Competencies</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Agility</div><div>AI Fluency</div><div>Build High-Performing Teams</div><div>Change Management L3</div><div>Claim Studies L3</div><div>Cost Control L3</div><div>Financial Reporting L3</div><div>Leadership</div><div>Provide Direction</div><div>Quality</div><div>Resilience</div><div>Time and Task Management L3</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Education</b></u></H2> </div><div><div>Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or any related field</div></div></div></div>