Cost Engineer

Description

Eram Talent is actively seeking an experienced cost engineer to handle project management activities for the upstream unconventional resources. We seek an experienced cost engineer to provide a complete cost engineering service to the team, demonstrating expertise in large, complex projects with a global reach. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in upstream oil and gas, midstream, LNG, refining, and petrochemicals industries.

Responsibilities

• Provides all cost engineering expertise and coordinates activities as group/unit leader as required. Responsible for preparation of cost portion of the engineering, procurement, and construction contracts.
• Collects, monitors, analyzes, and reports all cost information through the project manager.
• Reviews and analyzes all claims and change orders on project contracts.
• Participates in the negotiation of project contracts as required.
• Initiates appropriate action when total forecast indicates allocated funds will be exceeded.
• Collects, monitors, analyzes, and reports all cost information through the project manager and prepares the necessary reports to monitor cost utilization for management, as required.
• Provides assistance to other project support team on cost reviews, as necessary.
• Candidate shall have strong technical writing skills and is willing to mentor and motivate young Saudi engineers and train future work colleagues in their roles and duties in the business.
• Be proactive and promote a culture of continuous business process improvements.
• Keeps abreast of significant developments in cost engineering by close review of technical literature, contacts with contractors, visits to areas of construction, and attendance at professional technical meetings.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, economics, business administration, MIS, accounting, or closely related field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years' experience in cost engineering including at least five years devoted to petrochemical, refinery, pipeline, or power generation projects.
• Familiar with construction practices, materials, and equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, creative solution and problem-solving skills, and utilizes computer programs.
• Candidate shall have strong technical writing skills and is willing to mentor and motivate young Saudi engineers.
• Knowledge of international standard specifications and familiar with Aramco standards especially in civil, mechanical, and piping disciplines.