Cost Controller​/Estimator; Instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Estimation Review ITB documents, technical specifications, drawings, PIDs, instrument indexes, and project scope
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for instrumentation and control system projects
• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
• Estimate costs for field instruments, control valves, instrument cabling, junction boxes, instrument tubing, fittings, DCS, PLC, ESD, SCADA systems, analyzer packages, instrument installation, calibration, testing, commissioning
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from vendors and subcontractors
• Prepare manpower loading and productivity calculations
• Support tender submissions, bid evaluations, and commercial proposals
• Identify project risks, assumptions, and cost-saving opportunities
• Develop project budgets and cost control procedures
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and track labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor expenditures
• Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and earned value reports
• Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports for management review
• Evaluate variation orders, claims, and additional scope costs
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Finance, and Project Teams

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline
• Certification in Cost Engineering, Estimation, or Project Controls will be an advantage
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in Instrumentation Estimation and/or Cost Control
• Mandatory experience with international companies involved in EPC, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Power, or Industrial Construction projects
• GCC/Middle East project experience preferred
• Experience in brownfield, greenfield, shutdown, turnaround, maintenance, and capital projects
• Strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, project cost reporting, and tender estimation

• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, Instrument Loop Diagram, Hook-Up Drawing, Instrument Index, Cause & Effect Diagram, Control System Architecture Drawings
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems
• Familiarity with estimation software and project control tools
• Strong analytical and commercial skills

• Candidates should have worked with internationally recognized organizations such as:
  Saudi Aramco projects and contractors, SAMSUNG E&A, Petrofac, Technip Energies, Saipem, McDermott, Wood, Fluor, Bechtel, Similar international EPC, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Industrial Contractors

• Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods
• Strong understanding of EPC project execution and project controls
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tender/project deadlines
• GCC experience will be a significant advantage