Cost Control Lead for Mega Roads & Infrastructure Projects

IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

IDOM in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Cost Control Manager to lead cost control for major civil infrastructure projects within our Project and Construction Management team. The role covers budgeting, cost estimation, and monitoring to ensure delivery within financial objectives.

You will coordinate with project managers, liaise with clients and contractors, and implement cost control strategies, while ensuring quality and adherence to local codes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or quantity surveying.
• SCE membership required.
• RICS/IQS/CIOB qualifications desirable.
• Over 15 years in project and construction management, mainly as Consultant.
• Roads experience on ROADS projects.
• Knowledge of local codes, safety standards.
• English proficiency; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all cost control matters, develop estimates, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities toward budget.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies and procedures.
• Prepare and present cost estimates reports, budgets, forecasts, and change analysis to management and client.
• Analyze project costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Represent consultant in meetings with client and third parties on cost matters.
• Oversee applications and payments to ensure contract adherence.
• Coordinate with project managers to track and control costs.
• Liaise between project team and client on cost control matters.
• Provide guidance and support to the client on cost control.
• Manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence to quality control processes delivering high-quality work.
• Coordinate with other discipline managers to guide staff and foster collaboration.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

IDOM in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned Cost Control Manager to lead cost control for major civil infrastructure projects within our Project and Construction Management team. The role covers budgeting, cost estimation, and monitoring to ensure delivery within financial objectives.

You will coordinate with project managers, liaise with clients and contractors, and implement cost control strategies, while ensuring quality and adherence to local codes and safety standards.