Dallas Texas /

<p> <style type="text/css"> </style> <strong>About the Company</strong><br /> <br /> This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas.
It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate.
The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production.
The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers.
The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology.
The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
</p> <p><b>Job Summary</b></p> <p>We are seeking a Cost Engineer to join Northern Area Capital Programs Management Division (NACPMD).
The Cost Engineer will be capable of providing analysis and evaluation of project cost; works under general direction of unit Supervisor/Business Manger but can perform all cost engineering functions independent of supervision and can serve as work director of cost engineering group/unit as required.
The incumbent functions as a member of a project management team and independently provides overall cost engineering services on multi-million dollar project complexes.
</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide all cost engineering expertise and coordinate activities as group/unit leader as required</li> <li>Prepare the cost portion of the engineering, procurement, and construction contracts</li> <li>Collect, monitor, analyze, and report all cost information through the Project Manager</li> <li>Review and analyze all claims and Change Orders on project contracts</li> <li>Participate in the negotiation of project contracts as required</li> <li>Initiate appropriate action when total forecast indicates allocated funds will be exceeded</li> <li>Keep abreast of significant developments in cost engineering by close review of technical literature, contracts with contractors, visits to areas of construction, and attendance at professional technical meetings</li> <li>Utilize computer programs.
</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, or Business Administration; advanced degree or certifications in related fields preferred</li> <li>Minimum of 18-20 years of cost engineering experience, preferably in oil and gas facility</li> <li>Proficient in cost engineering and accounting principles, with experience in SAP program</li> <li>Familiarity with engineering standards and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and cost accounting</li> <li>Strong presentation skills, convincing ability, and ability to create technical reports</li> <li>Ability to mentor and lead a team</li> </ul>