Cost Control & Planning Engineer ( Factory Construction)
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Job Summary
Job Overview
The Cost Control & Planning Engineer will support the clients project management team by monitoring project schedules controlling costs and ensuring alignment between progress budget and contractual requirements. The role involves detailed planning reporting and analysis to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget..
Key Responsibilities
- Develop review and maintain the project schedule (baseline and updates)
- Monitor project progress and compare against planned timelines
- Perform critical path analysis and identify potential delays
- Prepare and update progress reports (daily weekly monthly)
- Track project costs commitments and expenditures
- Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions
- Review contractors schedules progress reports and payment applications
- Support evaluation of claims variations and extensions of time (EOT)
- Coordinate with project team contractors and consultants on planning issues
- Ensure integration between cost control and project scheduling
- Assist in risk analysis and forecasting (time and cost impact)
- Maintain proper records of project performance data
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field
- Minimum 58 years of experience in planning and cost control for construction projects
- Experience in industrial or factory construction projects is preferred
- Strong knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred)
- Familiarity with cost control systems and reporting methods
- Experience working in the Middle East is an advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of contract conditions (e.g. FIDIC Contracts)
- Experience in delay analysis methods (EOT claims support)
- Ability to work with large data sets and generate clear reports
- Strong communication and coordination skills
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field Minimum 58 years of experience in planning and cost control for construction projects Experience in industrial or factory construction projects is preferred Strong knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred) Familiarity with cost control systems and reporting methods
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related fieldMinimum 58 years of experience in planning and cost control for construction projectsExperience in industrial or factory construction projects is preferredStrong knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft ProjectProficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred)Familiarity with cost control systems and reporting methods
