Senior Cost Control Lead for Large-Scale Fit-Out Projects

Elegancia Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Elegancia Arabia is seeking a Lead Cost Control Engineer to oversee cost control for high-end fit-out and finishing projects in Riyadh. You will lead budgeting, CVR, and cost reporting across pre-construction to completion, coordinating with PMs, QS, and finance to manage risks and profitability.

The role requires 8–10 years of cost engineering experience, proficiency in Primavera P6, EcoSys, and SAP, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years progressive experience in cost engineering and control, preferably in Oil & Gas, Construction, or Infrastructure.
• Proven track record of managing costs on large-scale, complex projects.
• Expert proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Primavera P6, EcoSys, SAP) and advanced Excel.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, contract administration, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cost control function across finishing and fit-out projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Establish budgets, baselines, cost codes, and cost control procedures.
• Monitor commitments, actual costs, accruals, forecasts, and remaining costs.
• Prepare and maintain CVR and monthly cost reports.
• Track expenditures against budgets and identify overruns and risks.
• Analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with PMs, QS, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Planning.
• Prepare EAC and ETC forecasts and monitor cash flow.
• Review subcontractor costs and their impact on profitability.
• Provide leadership to junior cost control staff and participate in project reviews.

Skills

Cost Control

Budgeting

Forecasting

CVR

Cost Analysis

Stakeholder Mgmt

Excel

Primavera P6

SAP

Contract Admin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

EcoSys

SAP

Job description

Elegancia Arabia is seeking a Lead Cost Control Engineer to oversee cost control for high-end fit-out and finishing projects in Riyadh. You will lead budgeting, CVR, and cost reporting across pre-construction to completion, coordinating with PMs, QS, and finance to manage risks and profitability.

The role requires 8–10 years of cost engineering experience, proficiency in Primavera P6, EcoSys, and SAP, and strong English communication skills.