Cost Control Manager - Roads & Bridges

WS Atkins International General Contracting Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a Cost Control Manager to oversee budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting across project lifecycles. You will implement EVM, monitor CBS, and coordinate with commercial and engineering teams to quantify cost impacts.

The role requires 8–12 years in cost control on major infrastructure projects, GCC or Saudi experience preferred. You will partner with project leaders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and proactive cost mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field (Civil/Construction).
• Master’s degree in Project Management or Construction Management is an advantage.
• 8–12 years of cost control experience on major construction projects, GCC/Saudi Arabia experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets and cost control systems.
• Prepare detailed cost forecasts, cash flows, and periodic cost reports.
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) processes.
• Support change control, cost assessments, and commercial recommendations.
• Coordinate with procurement and engineering teams to quantify cost impacts.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

EVM

Budget management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Project Management

Job description

Job Description Overview The Cost Control Manager will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and controlling project costs throughout the lifecycle of the Projects. The role will support project management in maintaining budget compliance, cost forecasting accuracy, financial reporting, and effective commercial decision-making.

Cost Planning & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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. Facilitate integrated project controls reporting for senior management and client stakeholders.

About you

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.

Experience Requirements

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.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.

The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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