33 Engineer Planning Cost And Control jobs in Kuwait

Responsibilities

• Define cost control execution strategy, develop & implement cost controls processes, practices and work instructions
• Define project structure, develop & maintain the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost breakdown structure (CBS)
• Drive process improvements - Lead initiatives to improve cost control processes, enhancing project efficiency and predictability
• Risk Mitigation - Develop proactive strategies to identify and mitigate cost-related risks across all project phases
• Stakeholder Relations - Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing strategic insights to support informed decision-making
• Lead initiatives to improve cost control processes, enhancing project efficiency
• Lead cross-functional meetings to communicate cost status and potential risks to key stakeholders

• Work with the estimate team to cascade the estimate into the control budget
• Support PO generation and update process, Track actual cost, Review and coordinate invoices & approval and Develop & update cost reporting
• Date Driven Decision making - Analyze project cost reports to support strategic planning and improve decision-making processes
• Trend - Performance analysis - Conduct trend analysis on cost performance metrics to identify patterns and anticipate potential issues
• KIP development - Establish, oversee, maintain and provide analysis on cost controls reporting, including earned value management (EVM), dashboards and key performance indicators (KPI)
• Continuously monitor cost against the forecast, identifying variances and potential budget overruns

• Audit - compliance - Conduct regular audits of data & reports and invoices to maintain compliance with contracts and improve accountability
• Lead cost review and change management meetings and secure approvals for major changes as needed and directed by management
• Variance analysis - Track progress against baseline, analyze deviations

• Associate

• Full-time

• Oil and Gas

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Define cost control execution strategy, develop & implement cost controls processes, practices and work instructions
• Define project structure, develop & maintain the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost breakdown structure (CBS)
• Drive process improvements - Lead initiatives to improve cost control processes, enhancing project efficiency and predictability
• Risk Mitigation - Develop proactive strategies to identify and mitigate cost-related risks across all project phases
• Stakeholder Relations - Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing strategic insights to support informed decision-making
• Lead initiatives to improve cost control processes, enhancing project efficiency,
• Lead cross-functional meetings to communicate cost status and potential risks to key stakeholders

Cost Control & Reporting:

• Work with the estimate team to cascade the estimate into the control budget
• Develop a control account system
• Support PO generation and update process, Track actual cost, Review and coordinate invoices & approval and Develop & update cost reporting
• Date Driven Decision making - Analyze project cost reports to support strategic planning and improve decision-making processes
• Trend - Performance analysis - Conduct trend analysis on cost performance metrics to identify patterns and anticipate potential issues
• KIP development - Establish, oversee, maintain and provide analysis on cost controls reporting, including earned value management EVM, dashboards and key performance indicators (KPI)
• continuously monitor cost against the forecast, identifying variances and potential budget overruns

Checks & Balances:

• Audit - compliance - Conduct regular audits of data & reports and invoices to maintain compliance with contracts and improve accountability
• Lead cost review and change management meetings and secure approvals for major changes as needed and directed by management
• Variance analysis - Track progress against baseline, analyze deviations

Skills

• Effective Communication: Facilitate timely communication of cost reports, risk to the project stakeholders
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with project managers to ensure alignment
• Stakeholder Coordination - Serve as the primary point of contact for budget and cost-related discussions
• Reporting & Presentations: Develop and deliver detailed reports on cost performance for the entire project

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Job Description: A local-based company is actively seeking a Cost Control Engineer to join our team in Ahmadi.

Job Details:

• Job ID:
• Location: Ahmadi, Kuwait
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Industry: Management and Manufacturing

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in cost control within the oil and gas, construction, or heavy industry sectors
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, project specifications, and contractual documents
• Proficient in Primavera P6, SAP, and advanced MS Excel for cost tracking, data analysis, and reporting
• Must have valid transferrable residency in Kuwait

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CV to for review.

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Join to apply for the Senior Officer Budget Planning and Cost Control role at Kuwait Aviation Services Company - KASCO

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Kuwait Aviation Services Company (KASCO), a subsidiary of Kuwait Airways established in 1981, is a leading provider of in-flight catering, ground handling, and commercial catering services in Kuwait. With one of the largest catering facilities in the region, KASCO serves airlines, corporations, and institutions, delivering high-quality aviation and hospitality solutions.

The Kuwait Aviation Services Company is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Senior Officer Budget Planning and Cost Control – Finance Department , subject to the following requirements.

Role Profile

Role Title: Senior Officer Budget Planning and Cost Control

Department: Finance Department

Job Purpose

To support the financial performance of the company by preparing, monitoring, and analysing budgets, while carrying out the activities of the Cost Unit. The role is responsible for calculating and controlling the production costs of all products and processes, ensuring accuracy in cost allocation, and providing management with reliable financial insights to guide decision-making and optimize resource utilization.

In this role, you will be responsible for key performance areas and responsibilities, including but not limited to the following:

• Supervising the process of updating financial costs based on new developments.
• Following up and monitoring the prices of raw materials used in production processes.
• Supervising the review and approval of net portions for new raw materials.
• Conducting financial cost analysis for the company.
• Ensuring the implementation of all approved financial regulations in the company.
• Submitting monthly, periodic, and annual reports to the direct supervisor regarding workflow, and providing appropriate and relevant recommendations.
• Monitoring and overseeing the pricing of raw materials used in the company’s production processes.
• Supervising the review and approval of net portions for new raw materials in the company.
• Entering data and preparing reports in accordance with accounting principles and the company’s approved financial systems, and processing/modifying cost-related accounting data.
• Reviewing cost calculations based on expenses, quantities, and prices.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in Budget Planning and Cost Control.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in computer applications and automated systems .
• Completion of certified training courses relevant to the field.
• Ability to execute and manage financial and accounting procedures in line with approved accounting principles and policies.
• Capability to prepare regular financial reports .
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (both spoken and written).

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries Airlines and Aviation and Food and Beverage Services

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