Senior Project Cost Control Leader

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Riyadh seeks a Cost Control Manager – Projects to oversee cost management across real estate development and construction initiatives. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting, ensuring expenditures stay within approved budgets and highlighting risks to leadership.

The role works with Project Directors, Development, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, and Consultants, leading a team to maintain cost discipline throughout design, procurement, construction,

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in project cost control or commercial management.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience managing budgets, forecasts, commitments, and financial reporting for large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost estimation and project financial controls.
• Experience with developers, PMCs, contractors or program management organizations is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project cost control procedures and reports.
• Establish cost baselines and monitor actual costs, commitments, accruals, and ETC/EAC.
• Review change orders, claims, and commercial adjustments for financial impact.
• Coordinate with Contracts and Commercial teams to maintain forecasts.
• Lead cost control team and ensure timely, accurate cost data for governance.
• Present cost trends, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost planning

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Project controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Master's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or relevant discipline (advantage)

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Confidential Government in Riyadh seeks a Cost Control Manager – Projects to oversee cost management across real estate development and construction initiatives. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting, ensuring expenditures stay within approved budgets and highlighting risks to leadership.

The role works with Project Directors, Development, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, and Consultants, leading a team to maintain cost discipline throughout design, procurement, construction,