Senior Cost Controller — Mega Projects

Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate Co. | شركة محمد الحبيب العقارية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohammad Al-Habib Real Estate Investment Company in Riyadh is seeking a Cost Control Engineer to lead mega projects. The role focuses on tracking, forecasting, and controlling costs across engineering and construction initiatives to keep projects within budget.

The engineer will develop cost control systems, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, reporting, and risk input throughout planning and execution phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Architecture) or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of cost control experience in construction.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis required.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project cost control systems, procedures, and reporting tools.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Analyze project performance and compare actual costs to the budget.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure alignment with project budgets.
• Coordinate with project teams to gather cost-related data including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Review and validate contractor/supplier invoices and payment certificates.
• Identify cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support in the preparation of project budgets and estimates.
• Provide cost input during project planning and scheduling stages.
• Generate periodic cost control reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Assist in risk analysis and provide cost-related input to risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement and contracts departments on cost-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

Cost control software

Communication skills

Contract & procurement awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Architecture) Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Mohammad Al-Habib Real Estate Investment Company in Riyadh is seeking a Cost Control Engineer to lead mega projects. The role focuses on tracking, forecasting, and controlling costs across engineering and construction initiatives to keep projects within budget.

The engineer will develop cost control systems, analyze variances, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, reporting, and risk input throughout planning and execution phases.