Head of Cost Estimating

Job Title: Head of Cost EstimatingLocation: Doha, Qatar (Onshore Major Projects)Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (36 Months)Schedule: 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation, 6 days per week, 8–10 hours per dayPosition SummaryLead cost estimating, forecasting, reporting, and cost stewardship across major LNG onshore projectsProvide expert guidance on cost control, budgeting, and financial planning across the project lifecycleEnsure accurate cost performance tracking and maintain estimate confidence for stakeholdersSupport project leadership with cost insights, benchmarking, and financial decision‑makingKey ResponsibilitiesProvide expert advice on cost estimating, forecasting, allocation, planning, and cost controlLead financial input into funding submissions, including ACs, Full Funding, and budget adjustmentsDevelop and maintain benchmarking databases for cost, productivity, and manhour analysisEstimate and challenge contractor change orders and claimsPrepare cost forecasts and annual Work Program and Budget (WP&B)Conduct cost risk analysis and establish contingency and accuracy rangesMonitor contractor cost performance against control plans and recommend corrective actionsReview and endorse VOWD reporting, trend analysis, and earned value management outputsIdentify and elevate cost risks and advise on mitigation strategiesEnsure project commitments align with approved budgets and governance requirementsSupport EPC tender evaluation, including technical bid evaluation input and reportingDevelop cost reporting tools and ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial dataRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, or related disciplineMinimum 10 years of professional experienceAt least 6 years in oil & gas industryMinimum 2 years in a supervisory or lead/acting roleStrong expertise in cost estimating within major projectsExperience in EPC environments and large-scale project organisationsStrong knowledge of cost control, estimating, risk, change and contract managementExperience with SAP, analytics tools, dashboards, and reporting systemsStrong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skillsAdditional Information36-month fixed-term contract12 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation6 days per week, 8–10 hours per dayMajor onshore LNG project environment in Doha, Qatar#J-18808-Ljbffr