Senior Cost Control Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Control Manager to lead cost control governance, forecasting, reporting and performance management across large Power and Oil & Gas EPC projects in Qatar. The role reports to the Project Controls Director and works closely with project, commercial and finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and enforce cost control procedures, standards, cost breakdown structures and reporting systems across EPC projects.
• Lead budget development, cost baseline, forecasting, EAC/ETC, cash‑flow management and variance analysis.
• Monitor cost performance across multiple Power and Oil & Gas EPC projects and challenge forecasts, commitments and accruals.
• Govern variations, change orders, claims and assess cost impacts.
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports, dashboards, forecasts and executive cost summaries.
• Ensure cost data is accurate, transparent, audit‑ready and contract‑compliant.
• Lead, mentor and develop Cost Control Managers and Cost Engineers.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Commercial, Contracts, Procurement, Finance and Executive Management.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 + years of experience in Cost Control / Project Controls on large‑scale EPC projects.
• Proven multi‑project or portfolio‑level cost control experience in Power, Oil & Gas or Energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of EPC contracts, variations, change orders, claims and cost impact assessment.
• Experience leading and mentoring Cost Control teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Controls or related discipline.
• Professional certification (AACE, CCP, PMP or equivalent) is an advantage.

Required skills

• SAP
• ERP cost‑management systems

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on mega EPC projects in a dynamic environment.
• Leadership role with direct impact on project profitability.
• Competitive compensation package.