Cost Controller

Abis Co; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Abis Co is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to manage project costs, analyze variances, and support forecasting across EPC/construction projects. You will implement cost control systems, track budgets, and produce accurate cost data for management reviews.

The role requires +5 years in project cost control, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong skills in budgeting, EVM, and cost coding. Join our team to drive cost discipline and project success.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and strong attention to detail are required.
• Experience of +5 years in project cost control on EPC or construction projects.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Track committed, actual, and forecast costs against the approved budget.
• Prepare periodic cost reports and variance analysis for management.
• Support earned value management calculations and reporting.
• Coordinate with procurement and site teams to verify cost data accuracy.
• Assist in monthly cost reports for client/management review.
• Identify cost risks and escalate 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 a 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 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)