Lead Cost Control Engineer

Location: SHANGHAI, Shanghai, cn

Company Description

Trainor Consulting is an international consulting firm specialized in heavy industry and energy projects, supporting clients across China and the APAC region. The company delivers high-value expertise in sectors such as oil & gas, refineries, tank farms, fuel storage infrastructure, and large-scale industrial EPC projects.

With a strong focus on technical excellence and project delivery, Trainor Consulting partners with major industrial players to provide engineering consulting, project management, and workforce solutions tailored to complex and capital-intensive environments.

The firm is recognized for its ability to mobilize highly skilled international and local talent, including expatriate technical experts, consultants, and project specialists, to support critical operations and infrastructure development.

Job Description

1. Develop project budgets and cost control plans. Monitor costs against budget, forecast expenditures, and generate regular monthly cost reports with cash flow analyses and performance metrics for project management and stakeholders.
2. Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions. Provide cost estimates for variations, change orders, and claims to support project decision-making.
3. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure accurate cost information flow. Interface with finance, contracts, and procurement departments to maintain alignment on cost-related matters.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Engineering, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or related field; certification in cost engineering or project controls is a plus.
2. Minimum 10 years of experience in project cost management, ideally in oil & gas or FPSO EPC environments.
3. Proven track record managing large-scale project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and financial controls across full project lifecycle phases.
4. Proficiency in cost control tools such as SAP, with advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent reporting and presentation abilities.
6. Experience working across multidisciplinary project teams including engineering, procurement, and construction.
7. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
8. Familiarity with international project cost standards and compliance requirements.

Additional Information

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary & performance bonus
• Social insurance & housing fund, annual leave, and benefits
• Global offshore/marine projects & cross-cultural teamwork