Cost Engineer at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent / Full time

Job Description

• Managing and optimizing the financial performance of projects within the asset.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and other expenses, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project objectives using appropriate tools and systems.
• Work closely with project teams to develop cost-effective strategies and solutions, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing waste.
• Monitor and analyze project budgets, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain financial control.
• Serve as an advisor to project teams on cost control principles and tools for an informed decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying or a related field. Advanced degree (Master’s) in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Possession of professional certification (e.g., AACE, CCP) is an added advantage.
• Possess minimum 7 (seven) years of experience in cost engineering or financial management within the upstream oil and gas industry or an EPC company.
• In-depth knowledge of upstream oil and gas cost management principles, project management methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in the use of cost estimation and financial analysis software such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent.
• Strong numerical accuracy skills with ability to interpret financial data to provide actionable insights.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.