Cost Engineer

The Cost Engineer develops project budgets and cost estimates for all phases of a project in the oil/refinery/process industry. Responsible for controlling, forecasting and reporting project costs. Experience in projects and plant turnaround works in the oil/refinery/process industry.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the practical application of Cost/Finance Standards including Work Processes, Estimating and Budgeting Practices and Cost Control Practices
2. Implements cost management and reporting processes for project execution plan.
3. Responsible for setup of project WBS in the cost forecasting tool, with proper tracking through purchase orders.
4. Responsible for preparation of project budgets.
5. Integrate scope growth, addendum and variation into the project forecasts.
6. Develop composite rates for project cost estimates.
7. Validate all supplier and contractor invoices, ensure proper approval for payments.
8. Closing of each project WBS to meet financial requirements including closing of Purchase Orders.
9. Set up vendor files, rates, and contract terms and conditions.
10. Gather all committed cost data into project cost forecasts.
11. Analyzes all costs, highlights concern and communicate all exceptions to stakeholders.
12. Responsible to track planned vs actual spent against estimate during project execution.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree of any Engineering Discipline.
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience in planning & execution of oil/refinery/process plants projects and turnarounds.
3. Experience in budgeting, contract and cost management.
4. Written and verbal communication skills
5. Works effectively in a team environment.
6. Computer skills - MS Office, GSAP, and Project Controls tools.