Cost Control Manager - Roads & Bridges

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned Cost Planning and Budget Management professional to develop and monitor project budgets, cost control systems, and CBS aligned with work packages and contract requirements. You will forecast costs, track expenditures, and support baseline budgets for bridge and infrastructure activities.

Also responsible for monitoring commitments and forecasted costs, performing EVM, risk assessment, and change management, and providing dashboards to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field is required.
• 8–12 years in cost control and project controls on major construction projects.
• 5+ years on bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and monitor project budgets and cost control systems.
• Establish cost breakdown structures aligned with work packages and contract requirements.
• Track expenditures and identify cost variances against budgets.
• Prepare baseline budgets for bridge and infrastructure activities.
• Monitor commitments, actual expenditures and forecasted costs.
• Prepare detailed cost forecasts, cash flow projections and periodic cost reports.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) processes and performance analysis.
• Support change control processes and quantify cost impacts.
• Monitor procurement budgets and commitments and assess cost implications.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Cost drivers understanding

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Cost Engineering, or related discipline

Master's degree in Project Management, Cost Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Your role

Cost Planning amp Budget Management

Develop maintain and monitor project budgets and cost control systems Establish cost breakdown structures CBS aligned with project work packages and contract requirements Track project expenditures against approved budgets and identify cost variances Support the preparation of baseline budgets for bridge and infrastructure construction activities Monitor commitments actual expenditures and forecasted costs throughout the project lifecycle

Cost Forecasting amp Reporting

Prepare detailed cost forecasts and cash flow projections Perform monthly cost reviews and analyze project cost performance Identify potential cost overruns and recommend mitigation measures Prepare periodic cost reports dashboards and executive summaries Ensure accurate forecasting of final project costs and estimate-at-completion EAC values Earned Value Management EVM Implement and maintain Earned Value Management EVM processes Analyze project trends and provide recommendations for corrective actions Support management decision-making through performance analysis

Change Management amp Cost Impact Assessment

Support change control processes and maintain change registers Coordinate with commercial and engineering teams to quantify cost impacts Prepare cost assessments and recommendations for approval

Procurement amp Commitment Tracking

Monitor procurement budgets and commitments Review purchase orders subcontract agreements and material commitments Track committed costs against approved budgets Coordinate with procurement teams to evaluate cost implications of sourcing strategies Assist in analyzing supplier and subcontractor commercial performance

Contract amp Commercial Support

Support commercial and contract administration teams in cost-related matters Review interim payment applications and evaluate cost trends Assist in the assessment of contractor claims variations and commercial submissions Verify financial impacts associated with contractual changes and project risks Support preparation of financial justifications and commercial recommendations

Risk Management

Identify project cost risks and opportunities Develop risk-adjusted cost forecasts Support maintenance of project risk registers and contingency allocations Evaluate financial exposure associated with schedule delays scope growth and market fluctuations Recommend proactive strategies to control project costs

Project Controls Integration

Work closely with Planning Engineers and Project Controls teams to align cost and schedule information Integrate cost performance with project schedules and construction progress Support development of project performance metrics and KPI reporting Facilitated integrated project controls reporting for senior management and client stakeholders

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Cost Engineering, or a related discipline. Master's Degree in Project Management, Cost Engineering, or Construction Management is an advantage. Minimum 8 - 12 years of experience in cost control and project controls within major construction projects. Minimum 5 years of experience on bridge and transportation infrastructure projects. GCC or Saudi Arabia project experience is highly desirable. Experience working with consultants, PMCs, government authorities, or major contractors is preferred.

Key Skills

• Advanced cost control and forecasting capabilities.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent understanding of infrastructure project cost drivers.
• Effective stakeholder and commercial coordination abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Detail-oriented and highly analytical.
• Commercially aware with strong business acumen.
• Results-driven and proactive.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.