Senior Cost Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical / Telecom )

Merge Recruitment Agency; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer with a solid background in electrical, mechanical, or telecom projects. This role involves coordinating with project teams to ensure compliance with standard policies, managing cost control systems, and preparing detailed financial reports. The ideal candidate will have 7-9 years of experience in significant construction projects, preferably in the Gulf region, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact project success and financial planning, making this an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in large construction projects, preferably in the Gulf area.
• Strong skills in cost management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project cost control systems and monitor budgets.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts for construction projects.

Skills

Cost Management

Communication Skills

Project Coordination

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor Engineering Degree

Tools

Prolog Manager

Meridian Prolog Manager

MS Office

Job description

Senior Cost Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical / Telecom)

- Coordinate with key members of the Project Team to ensure that AMC’s standard Policies & Procedures are complied with in every project.
- Review budget and schedule baseline with the input from the Engineering, Technical and Project Teams.
- Deploy and implement Prolog cost control system in Head Office and Projects.
- Monitor costs and schedules of AMC’s project commitments.
- Oversee preparation of associated financial reports including cash flow projections and earned value analysis.
- Provide, on a regular basis, concise and realistic forecasts of the construction costs of the project.
- Participate in the evaluation of all significant field purchases and sub-contracts and advise the Project Manager on funds available.
- Prepare the Cost Management Plan.
- Obtain or modify Cost Coding Structure after getting approval.
- Create the Revised Budget with the help of the Tendering, Engineering and QS Teams, after approval upload into Prolog Manager.
- Record proposed changes, variation orders and claims in Prolog System.
- Assist in the analysis and negotiation of AMC change orders and claims.
- Prepare budget forecast reports and cash flow reports, as may be required for the projects using Meridian Prolog Manager and Converge.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager, Planning Engineer and Quantity Surveyor for accurate and current job cost reporting through Prolog Manager software.
- Prepare financial reports and earned value analysis using Prolog Manager to help management in financial planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Engineering Degree.
• 7 - 9 years Experience in big construction projects (Gulf Area Experience Advantage).
• Very Good User for MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Courses preparation or certifications related to total cost management are an advantage.
• Very good English.
• Very good communication skills.

Additional Information

Age: Any
Nationality: Egypt
Residence Location: Egypt
Languages: Any
Own a Car: Any
Have Driving License: Any

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