Project Cost Controller (QFAB)
Qatar Mid-level Accounting
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Nakilat. Qatar.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
RoleAccounting
SeniorityMid-level
LocationQatar
PostedSep 16, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Build the project cost breakdown around its awarded scope and work breakdown structure
- Allocate budgets across equipment and material orders, subcontractors, fabrication, management and support teams
- Review cost reports, flag risks and issues, and share cost performance with project management
- Update the completion cost forecast using remaining work, recorded spending and project commitments
- Maintain project change controls and prepare monthly progress invoices for client approval and submission
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in finance, engineering or a related discipline
- Three to six years of relevant experience, with offshore projects and fabrication experience
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone able to manage project cost controls independently with limited supervision. A Qatar-based candidate is preferred.
From the employer
Reports To: Lead Cost Engineer
Company : Qatar Fabrication Company
Location : Doha, Qatar
** PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QATARI CANDIDATES **
Primary Functions
- The Project Cost Controller is responsible for the establishment of project budgets, forecasts, controls and reporting.
- The role will work closely with the relevant project team and with minimal supervision will be responsible for independently applying cost control procedures, best practices and cost analysis on the assigned project
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Setup Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) in line with the approved / as-awarded project scope and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Ensure accurate allocation of project budget and provide control budgets for equipment and material purchase orders, subcontracts, fabrication, fabrication management team and support disciplines.
- Assist in setting up project specific cost control system based on company internal requirements and project (PMT) requirements. Including but not limited to cost databases and reporting templates/mechanism.
- Evaluate and analyze cost reports, detect issues and effectively communicate the project’s cost performance, risks and opportunities, issues and concerns to project management team on a regular and agreed periodic basis.
- Regularly prepare, review and evaluate the project’s Estimate at Completion (EAC) cost forecast - based on remaining scope work, registered expenditures and project commitments.
- Set up and maintain the project’s change management system in alignment with the QFAB’s approved procedure.
- Preparation, routing for signature and eventual submission of monthly progress invoice to Client.
- Provide necessary project data to support project accounting and revenue recognition.
- Support Lead Cost Engineer as and when required.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering or related discipline
Experience & Skills:
- 3-6 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Experience in offshore projects and fabrication
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