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 day Position Summary Lead cost estimating, forecasting, reporting, and cost stewardship across major LNG onshore projects Provide expert guidance on cost control, budgeting, and financial planning across the project lifecycle Ensure accurate cost performance tracking and maintain estimate confidence for stakeholders Support project leadership with cost insights, benchmarking, and financial decision making Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice on cost estimating, forecasting, allocation, planning, and cost control Lead financial input into funding submissions, including ACs, Full Funding, and budget adjustments Develop and maintain benchmarking databases for cost, productivity, and manhour analysis Estimate and challenge contractor change orders and claims Prepare cost forecasts and annual Work Program and Budget (WP&B) Conduct cost risk analysis and establish contingency and accuracy ranges Monitor contractor cost performance against control plans and recommend corrective actions Review and endorse VOWD reporting, trend analysis, and earned value management outputs Identify and elevate cost risks and advise on mitigation strategies Ensure project commitments align with approved budgets and governance requirements Support EPC tender evaluation, including technical bid evaluation input and reporting Develop cost reporting tools and ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, or related discipline Minimum 10 years of professional experience At least 6 years in oil & gas industry Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or lead/acting role Strong expertise in cost estimating within major projects Experience in EPC environments and large-scale project organisations Strong knowledge of cost control, estimating, risk, change and contract management Experience with SAP, analytics tools, dashboards, and reporting systems Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills Additional Information 36-month fixed-term contract 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation 6 days per week, 8-10 hours per day Major onshore LNG project environment in Doha, Qatar