Job summary
Cost Controller role at ABIS in Al Jubail managing cost control for mechanical oil & gas projects, focused on shutdowns/turnarounds. The role updates estimates, tracks budgets and forecasts, coordinates with finance and prepares monthly cost reports for management.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor and update project cost estimates to keep spending within expected ranges.
- Compare scope, quantities and cost data between forecasts and budgets.
- Organize, track and control project costs per contracts and company procedures.
- Coordinate with HR, payroll, accounting and finance to ensure accurate cost tracking.
- Maintain and report final project and expenditure forecasts.
- Alert management when forecasts exceed budgets and recommend corrective actions.
- Attend project meetings and client discussions as needed.
- Review claims and change orders; support contract negotiations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Finance/Accounting.
- 6–8 years’ costing and budgeting experience in oil & gas shutdown/turnaround.
- Experience related to oil & gas maintenance and shutdown/turnaround projects.
- Proficiency with ERP Microsoft Dynamics AX 365.
- Master’s in engineering or MBA is a plus.
Skills
Cost controlBudgetingForecastingCost estimatingRisk analysisMicrosoft Dynamics 365 (AX)Cost reportingChange order analysisContract negotiationProject coordination
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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