Manager - Cost Control

Petrofac is currently looking to recruit a manager – Cost Control to be based in Sharjah, UAE.

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies. We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility, they need.

• Supervise the Implementation of all Department policies, processes, systems, standards, cost control procedures and internal controls, so that the Department objectives are accomplished safely, reliably and cost effectively.
• Lead all cost analysis and controls activity associated with the project. Prepare and report upon cost functions within the Contract in accordance with project/company procedures. Provide comprehensive cost control, change control, analysis and reporting.
• Prepare the consolidated cost report of all projects for higher management.

• Implement new tools and techniques in to improve the quality and efficiency of delivering Company services through improved operational processes.
• Maintain the Department MIS and prepare progress reports in line with the Corporate Governance System to deliver timely and accurate Information which will support the efficient delivery of the objectives. Prepare and generate PCON report / project status reports on progress of projects.
• Coordination with Project Manager and liaison with company departments to ensure the steady and accurate flow of project cost information.
• Preparation and collation of monthly cost control reports for presentation to Senior Management.
• Responsible for ensuring that all involved departments supply the appropriate information in a uniform manner and timely fashion.
• Highlight cost overruns, purchases out with budgets and other similar concerns to the relevant management.
• Review and monitoring of Project Budget and accounts cost code allocations. Assist and advise Project Managers on budgetary matters, as and when required.
• Preparation of manpower cost histograms and Project cash out flow, as and when required.
• Ensuring implementation and adherence to Quality System procedures.
• Provide estimate and cost input at Tender/Proposal stage, if required.
• Carry out other related duties as advised by the supervisor.

Engineering Degree with minimum of 20 years working experience out of which minimum five years in the Cost Control function of EPC projects