Senior Cost Control Engineer - Civil & Infrastructure

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer to lead cost control across landscape, infrastructure and civil construction projects. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to keep programs within approved budgets while supporting informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a civil/quantity surveying background, 10+ years in project controls, expertise in SAP PS/CO and EVM, advanced Excel, and professional certifications such as CCP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost control or project controls within the construction industry.
• Experience in landscape, infrastructure, or civil construction projects is highly preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills with EVM integration.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in SAP (PS/CO).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project cost control systems, procedures, and cost breakdown structures.
• Monitor project costs against budgets and identify variances.
• Prepare monthly cost reports including CAC, CV, and EVA.
• Develop budgets, baselines, and EAC; provide cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure accurate cost reporting and audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Project controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Tools

SAP PS/CO

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer to lead cost control across landscape, infrastructure and civil construction projects. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to keep programs within approved budgets while supporting informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a civil/quantity surveying background, 10+ years in project controls, expertise in SAP PS/CO and EVM, advanced Excel, and professional certifications such as CCP