Cost Control Engineer
Eram TalentSaudi Arabia - Al-KhobarPosted 01 October 2026
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Location
Saudi Arabia - Al-Khobar
Job type
On-site
Experience
10+ years
Salary
USD 7k–10k/mo (est.)
Job description
We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer (Cost Control Engineer) to oversee cost engineering, project controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting for large-scale capital projects, preferably within the oil & gas industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities for capital projects.
- Prepare, maintain, and review accurate monthly cost reports and project cost forecasts.
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets, contracts, and cost control requirements.
- Provide cost analysis and recommendations to support project management and decision-making.
- Ensure engineering, procurement, construction, and project completion activities comply with contractual, cost, and company requirements.
- Coordinate effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Support project controls and ensure proper implementation of cost management procedures.
Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering and project management execution.
- Strong experience in Cost Engineering, Project Controls, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and control of large-scale projects, preferably in oil & gas.
- Proficiency in cost management systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, cost engineering practices, and relevant industry standards.
- Excellent communication and professional English.
Preferred Certification:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
Skills
SAPOraclePMP
What Jobze.ai noticed
- Eram Talent wants an experienced Lead Cost Control Engineer with a strong background in oil and gas capital projects.
- Proficiency in enterprise systems like SAP or Oracle along with PMP certification is strongly preferred.
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