Cost Controller

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. is seeking a Cost Controller to manage and report on project costs across EPC/construction initiatives.

You will track budgets, forecasts, and variances while supporting cash flow planning and data-driven decision making. Responsibilities include maintaining cost systems, coordinating with procurement and site teams, and applying EVM methodologies to ensure accurate reporting and timely close-out activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project cost control on EPC or construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

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 elevate to the Project Control Manager.
• Support close-out cost reconciliation and final account preparation.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Accountability

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

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

Tools

Cost Control & Budgeting

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost Coding / WBS Structures

Project Reporting Systems

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 elevate to the Project Control Manager.
• Support close-out cost reconciliation and final account preparation.

Requirements

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

Core Competencies

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

Technical Skills

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