Cost Controller

Oil & Gas
Rivers State
November 14, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description


Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Controller

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Project Controller
Industry: Oil & Gas / EPCIC

Job Summary

  • The Cost Controller will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring project costs and progress.
  • The role involves developing detailed project schedules, tracking financial performance, ensuring budget adherence, and providing timely reports to support effective project execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Project Manager and Controller to develop and maintain resource-loaded schedules using MS Project.
  • Integrate multiple schedules into a master plan and track performance against baselines.
  • Prepare and update cost and schedule performance reports (Gantt charts, milestone charts, dashboards).
  • Monitor project expenditures, forecasts, and revenues, highlighting variances to management.
  • Conduct site visits to verify progress and gather accurate cost and schedule data.
  • Prepare monthly cost control reports and provide financial insights to maintain projects within budget.
  • Support project meetings with updated financial and schedule data.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • B.Sc Degree in Engineering, Finance, or related fields
  • 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in project cost control, planning, or scheduling — preferably in Construction, EPCIC, or Oil & Gas.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Project, Microsoft Office Suite (Primavera or SAP is an advantage).
  • Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@worknigeria.com using “Cost Controller” as the subject of the mail.

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