Cost Control Engineer

NEW Alfa International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced Cost Control Engineer to oversee project cost estimates and control processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost engineering, with at least 10 years of experience in large-scale engineering and construction projects. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering documents, developing cost structures, and collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate cost control throughout project phases.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in cost control and estimation in EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of cost estimating methodologies.
• Proficient in cost engineering software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering documents for accurate quantification and cost analysis.
• Develop and apply Work Breakdown Structures for effective cost tracking.
• Support cost reporting, forecasting, and change management processes.

Skills

Cost estimating methodologies

Cost management processes

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Primavera (P6)

SAP

AACE tools

Job description

Duty Hours: 08 Hours / Day, 6 Days / Week

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Cost Control Engineer to support the planning, development, and monitoring of project cost estimates and control processes.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost engineering and a deep understanding of estimating methodologies, cost data analysis, benchmarking, and productivity evaluations for large-scale engineering and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering documents (e.g., drawings, specifications, material take-offs) for accurate quantification and cost analysis.
• Define project scope from a cost estimation perspective, ensuring clear alignment with technical and contractual requirements.
• Develop and apply Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS), and resource codes for effective cost tracking and reporting.
• Obtain and utilize cost data from historical records, vendor quotations, and industry benchmarks.
• Conduct data analysis and cost benchmarking to validate and improve cost estimates.
• Analyze labor productivity factors and apply adjustments to reflect actual performance versus plan.
• Perform cost normalization for inflation, material specifications (e.g., metallurgy), geographic location, and other influencing factors.
• Apply general cost factors, ratios, and parametric methods for preliminary and conceptual estimating.
• Prepare and review equipment-factored and capacity-factored cost estimates.
• Work collaboratively with planning, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure accurate and timely cost control across all project phases.
• Support cost reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and change management processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost control and estimation in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.
• Strong understanding of cost estimating methodologies and cost management processes.
• Proficient in cost engineering software/tools such as Primavera (P6), SAP, AACE tools, or similar.
• Experience in the use of databases, spreadsheets, and other tools for cost data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Skills:

• Professional certification such as CCP (Certified Cost Professional) from AACE International is an advantage.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, or Infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Company Industry

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

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