Site Cost Controller

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Site Cost Controller. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost control within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sector, and will be responsible for managing site-level cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting to ensure strict budget compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control project costs at the site level in alignment with the overall project budget.
• Prepare and update regular cost performance reports (weekly/monthly).
• Track and analyze cost trends, variances, and forecast final costs.
• Validate and process contractor and supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with contract terms and physical progress.
• Support the development and control of the site budget, commitments, and expenditures.
• Manage and assess the cost impact of change orders, variations, and scope changes.
• Assist in preparing accurate cash flow forecasts based on project phasing and expenditures.
• Interface with site engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls teams to capture real-time cost data.
• Maintain a detailed and organized cost database, logs, and documentation for audit and control purposes.
• Ensure adherence to corporate cost control procedures and support internal/external audits.
• Provide input to procurement on contract cost structures and assist with tender evaluations.
• Participate in progress and cost review meetings with project management and stakeholders.

 

Requirements

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control roles on oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sector projects.
• Solid understanding of project cost control principles, project accounting, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in cost management and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Primavera, MS Excel, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail