Cost Control Engineer Michael Page Quantity Surveyor 08:39

AimGulf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits as per company policy

Job summary

AimGulf is seeking a skilled Cost Control / Cost Management professional to lead project cost control for a major Saudi Arabian development. You will develop and monitor the cost control system, align progress with earned value, and prepare comprehensive cost reports for executive decision-making.

The role requires strong knowledge of cost management, budgeting, and EVM, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and professional certification advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying or related field.
• PMP or CCP certification is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of cost management principles and project controls.
• Experience with earned value management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and maintain the project cost control system aligned with the approved budget.
• Monitor expenditures, commitments and cost performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and update cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and cost dashboards for management review.
• Coordinate with Planning Engineers to integrate progress with cost performance and earned value analysis.
• Review subcontractor payments, procurement commitments and cost allocations.
• Prepare budget revisions, forecasts and EAC reports throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Earned value analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

PMP / CCP Certification

Job description

Opportunity to work with one of the leading real estate development companies.

Opportunity to work on the most important project in KSA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and maintain the project cost control system in accordance with the approved project budget.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and cost performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and update project cost reports, cash flow forecasts, cost curves, and financial dashboards for management review.
• Coordinate with Planning Engineers to integrate project progress with cost performance and earned value analysis.
• Review and verify subcontractor payment applications, procurement commitments, and cost allocations.
• Prepare budget revisions, cost forecasts, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify potential cost overruns, financial risks, and budget deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the evaluation of variation orders, claims, and change orders from a cost impact perspective.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Contracts, Finance, and Construction teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.
• Monitor project contingency utilization and ensure proper cost coding and cost allocation.
• Assist in preparing monthly management reports, project financial summaries, and executive cost presentations.
• Maintain accurate cost records and ensure compliance with company procedures and project contractual requirements.

Experience Required:

Strong knowledge of cost management principles and project controls.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline. Professional certification such as PMP, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or equivalent is an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Earned value analysis

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Benefits:

Benefits as per company policy.

About the Company:

Global professional recruitment consultancy and part of London listed PageGroup. The firm specialises in qualified professional and management hiring across finance, banking, technology, engineering, property and construction, legal, human resources, sales, marketing, and supply chain. Its Middle East business operates from Dubai and publishes widely used regional salary guides.

Company Industry:

Property

Department / Functional Area:

Property

Closing Date:

Not mentioned