Senior Cost Engineer – Mining Project Controls

Bechtel Corporation; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Cost Engineer to guide staff cost engineering activities on large-scale projects. You will deliver cost estimates, analyses, and controls for complex scopes and support contract negotiations.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, procurement, contracts, and project controls, plus excellent communication with management and clients to drive cost effectiveness and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience directing project cost engineering including cost control, cost reporting, and incurred cost analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to present information to management/clients.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up processes as performed by Bechtel.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management gained through experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, analyze, and control costs for projects with significant non-routine requirements or high technical skill.
• Provide innovative solutions to cost engineering challenges.
• Develop and implement project cost control requirements per Bechtel and client procedures.
• Ensure work is completed as scheduled and support project organizational and administrative activities.
• Prepare cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost/quantity comparisons.
• Review cost trends for cost effectiveness and propose alternatives.
• Maintain open communications with other organizations to support cost engineering analysis and control activities.

Skills

Cost management

Cost analysis

Cost control

Communication skills

Engineering knowledge

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Saudi Arabia seeks a Lead Cost Engineer to guide staff cost engineering activities on large-scale projects. You will deliver cost estimates, analyses, and controls for complex scopes and support contract negotiations.

The role requires a strong background in engineering, procurement, contracts, and project controls, plus excellent communication with management and clients to drive cost effectiveness and timely project delivery.