Lead Cost Controller - EPC & Construction Projects

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Cost Controller to track, analyze, and report project costs against approved budgets, supporting accurate forecasting and cost control across the project.

The role entails maintaining cost control systems, tracking committed/actual/forecast costs, preparing periodic cost reports, and coordinating with procurement and site teams to verify cost data. EVM support and final accounting are also included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project cost control on EPC or construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach; proficient in cost control and EVM.

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
• Support close-out cost reconciliation and final account preparation.

Skills

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Cost Coding / WBS

Project reporting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Accountability

Communication skills

Time management

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Cost Controller to track, analyze, and report project costs against approved budgets, supporting accurate forecasting and cost control across the project.

The role entails maintaining cost control systems, tracking committed/actual/forecast costs, preparing periodic cost reports, and coordinating with procurement and site teams to verify cost data. EVM support and final accounting are also included.