Cost Control Manager (Mega Civil Project)

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

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Cost Control Manager to join our Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh. This opportunity lies within our Infrastructure Division and requires specific expertise in working on Civil Engineering and Transportation projects, particularly those involving roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels in urban environments. As Cost Control Manager, you will oversee and manage all related to cost control matters for the project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on all const control matters, develop accurate cost estimates, monitor project expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities with the goal of project completion within budgetary and financial objectives.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies and procedures to ensure effective cost control management.
• Prepare and present accurate and comprehensive cost estimates reports, budget forecasts, and change proposals analysis to upper management and the Client.
• Analyze project costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Act as the Consultant representative at meetings with the Client, other third parties, and contractors relating to cost matters.
• Oversee the Application and Payments process to ensure accuracy and adherence to the contract.
• Coordinate with project managers and other disciplines managers to track and control project costs.
• Act as a liaison between the consultant project team and the client, handle all cost control issues and understand client requirements on this matter.
• Provide guidance and support to the client on cost control matters.
• Manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Control processes, resulting in the delivery of the highest quality work to the client.
• Responsible for coordinating with other discipline managers in the team to provide direction to the consultant staff and foster a spirit of collaboration throughout the construction supervision services.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or Quantity Surveying discipline or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Mandatory to provide the valid SCE membership attached with the CV.
• Formal qualifications/affiliations to RICS, IQS or CIOB.
• Applicable Experience: over 15 years in project and construction management, particularly in mega construction projects, mainly as a Consultant. Candidates with exclusive contractors experience will not be taken into consideration.
• At least experience in 1 or more projects of ROADS. Candidates without clear ROAD experience will not be taken into consideration.
• Understanding of construction, design and engineering principles.
• Understanding of local building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Proficiency level of English language. Arabic Language is a plus.
• Report writing skills, social skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, flexibility, and technical rigor.
• Willingness to work in a multinational environment firm.

Additional requirements:

• Transferable Iqama in case non-Saudi.
• Based in Riyadh.
• Valid SCE membership.

ABOUT US

We are an international consultancy working in the areas of engineering and architecture on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. Our ownership structure creates a culture of engagement, offering the best service to our clients while fostering professional and personal development.

Therefore, our most important assets are the expertise and experience of our team. Highly qualified and skilled professionals, deeply united, working within a framework of professional freedom and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, professional development, quality of service and innovation.

Since IDOM’s foundation in 1957, we have grown steadily to become a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 5,000 people working in over 145 countries.

Are you ready to take the next step?

As a member of our TEAM, you will have the opportunity for career development at the highest level in an environment of respect and professional integrity.