Lead Cost Controller - Data Center Projects

Decima International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 340,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Decima International seeks an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost management and quantity surveying for a major data center project in the Middle East. You will oversee measurement, budgeting and cost reporting, and provide timely cost advice to project leadership.

The role requires strong leadership of the cost-control team, final reviews of cost reports, and effective management of variations, contractor submissions and claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Professional certification (MRICS/CCP) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
• Minimum 8 years on major construction or capital projects.
• Minimum 6 years in senior or cost-control roles.
• Strong skills in measurement, cost planning, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost control and quantity surveying across the lifecycle.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and cost plans.
• Perform measurement and quantity verification for works.
• Review valuations, payment apps, variations and change orders.
• Prepare cost reports, estimates, EC and variance analyses.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and flag overruns.
• Coordinate with controls, procurement, engineering and construction teams.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS / CCP preferred

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Cost management tools

Job description

Decima International seeks an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost management and quantity surveying for a major data center project in the Middle East. You will oversee measurement, budgeting and cost reporting, and provide timely cost advice to project leadership.

The role requires strong leadership of the cost-control team, final reviews of cost reports, and effective management of variations, contractor submissions and claims.