Cost Control Specialist
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Saudi Arabia, Al Khobar, Ash Sharqiyah
- Project Controls and Estimating, Engineering and Project Management
- Contract
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Client is looking for Lead Planner Engineer
Industry: Petrochemicals
Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Requirements/Qualification:
- Preferred BSc in engineering
- Minimum 15 years of experience in cost control roles within the petrochemical sector.
- Experience in Saudi Arabia working on major industrial projects.
- Strong hands-on background in petrochemical project cost control.
- Extensive brownfield project experience—including modifications, upgrades, and tie-ins.
- Turnaround (TA) experience
- Expertise in project cost control software and ERP tools (SAP, Oracle, Primavera, etc.)
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Preference will be given to candidates currently based in the Kingdom (KSA)
Responsibilities:
Cost Management & Control
- Develop, implement, and maintain cost control systems and procedures for brownfield petrochemical projects.
- Prepare and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Monitor actual project expenditures and compare them against budgeted values.
- Analyze and report cost variances, highlighting trends, risks, and corrective actions.
- Ensure cost data accuracy and integrity across all phases of the project.
Cost Reporting & Monitoring
- Produce detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports for management and stakeholders.
- Track project commitments, invoices, changes, and potential cost impacts.
- Conduct cost analysis for work packages, materials, labor, and subcontracted services.
- Evaluate cost performance during all phases of brownfield and turnaround activities.
- Project Controls Integration
- Work closely with planning, procurement, engineering, construction, and finance teams to maintain accurate cost-related information.
- Support change management processes including cost estimation and change impact assessments.
- Contribute to risk assessments by identifying cost-related risks and mitigation plans.
Turnaround & Brownfield Project Support
- Provide full cost management support during turnaround (TA) planning and execution.
- Track and monitor costs associated with shutdown activities, emergent work, and schedule-driven expenditures.
- Participate in post-turnaround cost reviews and lessons learned sessions
To apply for this position, please send your most recent CV to Lamis.Hakami@fluor.com
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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