Senior Cost Control & Project Recovery Manager

Senior Cost Control & Project Recovery Manager Are you a proven project recovery specialist with the ability to turn around underperforming EPC projects and deliver measurable commercial results? We are seeking a Senior Cost Control & Project Recovery Manager to lead cost governance, forecasting, and recovery initiatives on major Oil & Gas EPC projects. This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced professional who can move beyond traditional cost reporting and drive tangible improvements in project performance, productivity, and profitability. YOUR ROLE As Senior Cost Control & Project Recovery Manager, you will establish the project's true Cost-at-Completion (EAC) position and develop a robust, measurable recovery strategy to improve commercial outcomes. This role requires a hands-on leader who can identify cost leakage, challenge assumptions, determine root causes, quantify recovery opportunities, and influence senior project and construction teams to execute corrective actions. Project Cost Leadership • Own and maintain the integrated cost control framework, including: Budget control, Actual costs, Commitments and accruals, Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), Forecast margins, Cash flow interfaces • Ensure alignment between WBS/CBS structures and project schedules, quantities, manpower, procurement, subcontracting, and area/commodity ownership. Productivity & Performance Analysis • Measure earned versus actual man-hours and productivity across disciplines, areas, and commodities. • Identify productivity losses, idle resources, and cost leakage. • Analyze cost and schedule performance using objective project controls data. Project Recovery & Improvement • Develop and maintain a quantified Project Recovery Plan covering: Productivity improvement, Workforce optimization, Demobilization strategies, Subcontract execution plans, Procurement and material exposure mitigation, Indirect cost reductions, Schedule acceleration and resequencing • Track recovery initiatives through to realized savings and eliminate double-counting of benefits. Forecasting & Scenario Planning • Forecast manpower and demobilization requirements based on remaining quantities and achievable productivity targets. • Conduct scenario analysis on resource strategies, schedule outcomes, and recovery initiatives, demonstrating impacts on EAC and project profitability. Executive Reporting • Deliver weekly and monthly variance analysis including: Root cause identification • Accountable owners • Corrective actions • Financial impact assessment • Target completion dates • Develop executive-level dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and project source systems. • Support management reviews with clear recommendations and proactive early warning indicators. Stakeholder Management • Challenge Construction Managers and discipline leaders using factual cost, quantity, resource, and earned-hour data. • Integrate cost performance with Primavera P6 schedules and commercial entitlement assessments. • Distinguish recoverable client/EPC-caused costs from internal inefficiencies. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Experience • Must have 15-20+ years of project controls and cost management experience. • Significant experience within large-scale Oil & Gas EPC construction projects. • Proven track record of successfully recovering or materially improving underperforming projects. • Contractor-side EPC experience is essential. • ADNOC, UAE, or broader GCC project experience is strongly preferred. Education and Certifications • Bachelor’s Degree in any Specialization Skills and Competencies • Advanced expertise in: Cost forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), Productivity and man-hour analysis, WBS/CBS development and integration, Commitments and accruals management, Cash flow forecasting • Strong Primavera P6 knowledge. • Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities. • Experience with EcoSys, SAP, Oracle, or comparable ERP/cost management systems is advantageous. • Strong understanding of EPC construction across:, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) • Ability to challenge field assumptions and drive data-based decision-making rather than simply compiling reports. • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. • Ability to influence senior project and construction leadership teams. • Confidence to challenge conventional thinking and drive accountability. WHAT WE OFFER • The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects. • A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence. • Opportunities for professional growth and career progression. • Competitive salary and benefits package. Ready to be part of our team? If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success. Apply today and be part of something excellent! Show more Show less

Bachelor’s Degree in any Specialization. 15-20+ years of project controls and cost management experience. Significant experience within large-scale Oil & Gas EPC construction projects. Contractor-side EPC experience is essential. ADNOC, UAE, or broader GCC project experience is strongly preferred.

Lead cost governance, forecasting, and recovery initiatives on major Oil & Gas EPC projects. Establish the project's true Cost-at-Completion (EAC) position and develop a robust, measurable recovery strategy. Identify cost leakage, challenge assumptions, determine root causes, quantify recovery opportunities, and influence senior project and construction teams to execute corrective actions. Own and maintain the integrated cost control framework (budget control, actual costs, commitments and accruals, ETC, EAC, forecast margins, cash flow interfaces). Ensure alignment between WBS/CBS structures, project schedules, quantities, manpower, procurement, subcontracting, and area/commodity ownership. Measure earned versus actual man-hours and productivity; identify productivity losses, idle resources, and cost leakage; analyze cost and schedule performance. Develop and maintain a quantified Project Recovery Plan (productivity improvement, workforce optimization, demobilization strategies, subcontract execution plans, procurement exposure mitigation, indirect cost reductions, schedule acceleration). Track recovery initiatives through to realized savings and prevent double-counting of benefits. Forecast manpower and demobilization requirements; conduct scenario analysis on resource strategies, schedule outcomes, and recovery initiatives. Deliver weekly and monthly variance analysis with root cause identification, accountable owners, corrective actions, financial impact assessment, and target completion dates; develop executive dashboards using Excel, Power BI, and project source systems; support management reviews with clear recommendations and early warning indicators. Challenge Construction Managers and discipline leaders using factual data; integrate cost performance with Primavera P6 schedules and entitlement assessments; distinguish recoverable client/EPC-caused costs from internal inefficiencies. Communicate with senior project and construction leadership to drive data-based decision-making and accountability.