Contract / Cost Engineer

Job Overview

ISS International Qatar WLL is seeking an experienced Contract / Cost Engineer to join our team in Mesaieed, Qatar. This role is key in managing contract lifecycle activities for goods and services related to the Turnaround Section, emphasizing cost efficiency and safeguarding company interests. It involves handling complex contracting and capital procurement, working closely with senior engineers across various trades to ensure the seamless execution of turnaround services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire contracting process, including scope analysis, tendering strategies, contract type determinations, and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Develop and implement planning and control system procedures, creating supportive policies and methodologies.
• Assist end-users in preparing competitive and cost-effective specifications to ensure thorough cost and product scope consideration.
• Maintain strong collaboration with internal stakeholders for planning, monitoring, budgeting, and execution of turnaround projects.
• Conduct regular cost control activities including forecasting, trend reporting, monthly progress, accruals, and variance analyses.
• Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process and maintain accurate cost allocations aligned with organizational procedures.
• Oversee turnaround progress monitoring, cost estimation reviews, and maintain detailed cost management databases.
• Participate in training new staff and support team capability development in turnaround planning and scheduling methodologies.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer within the team, especially to national personnel.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience ranging from 10 to 15 years in contract and cost engineering roles within industrial turnaround settings.

Technical Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of SAP modules, specifically Plant Maintenance (PM) and Materials Management (MM).

Additional Information

This position involves direct coordination with finance, commercial, and supply chain departments to verify the quality and accuracy of turnaround management data. The role also supports in periodic reporting, planning long-term capital projects, and continuously updating the cost database consistent with industry best practices.