Cost Controller

ABIS; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ABIS is seeking a Cost Controller to monitor and analyze project costs against approved budgets, enabling accurate forecasting and cost control across the project.

The role requires 5+ years in EPC or construction cost control, with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field. Strong analytical, communication, and Excel modeling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project cost control on EPC or construction projects.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost control systems and cost breakdown structures.
• Track committed, actual, and forecast costs against the approved budget.
• Prepare periodic cost reports and variance analysis for management.
• Support preparation of project cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with procurement and site teams to verify cost data accuracy.
• Track change orders/variations and their cost impact.
• Assist in monthly cost reports for client/management review and close-out cost reconciliation.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Accountability

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel (Advanced Modeling)

Job description

Job Summary:

The Cost Controller is responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting project costs against approved budgets, supporting accurate forecasting and cost control across the project.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain project cost control systems and cost breakdown structures. Track committed, actual, and forecast costs against the approved budget. Prepare periodic cost reports and variance analysis for management. Support preparation of project cash flow forecasts. Coordinate with procurement and site teams to verify cost data accuracy. Track change orders/variations and their cost impact. Support earned value management (EVM) calculations and reporting. Maintain cost coding and allocation in line with the project WBS. Assist in preparation of monthly cost reports for client/management review. Identify cost risks and trends and escal to the Project Control Manager. Support close-out cost reconciliation and final account preparation.

Experience:

+5 years of experience in project cost control on EPC or construction projects.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Required Skills & Abilities:

1- Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Communication Skills
• Time Management

2- Technical Skills:

• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost Coding / WBS Structures
• Project Reporting Systems
• MS Excel (Advanced Modeling)