Sr. Engineer Cost Control | alfanar Building Systems

Alfanar Precast; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfanar Precast is seeking a seasoned Cost Controller to oversee budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting for complex construction projects. You will drive EVM practices, variance analyses, and cash flow projections using SAP ERP and Excel, ensuring financial targets are met.

The role requires strong cost management experience (6–15 years), expertise in WBS, subcontractor cost handling, and a proactive approach to risk and cost optimization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Budgeting, cost control, and forecasting across projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of project budgets including labor, materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• Monitor expenditures against budgets and report variances to senior management.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Cost forecasting

Earned Value Management

CPI analysis

Variance analysis

Cash flow planning

WBS

Risk management

Report preparation

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Cost reporting tools

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Job Purpose

Oversee the financial performance of projects by leading cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities. Monitor project costs, identify potential cost overruns, and collaborate with project teams to implement corrective actions and maintain financial control.

Key Accountability Areas

• Lead the development and maintenance of project budgets, covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.

• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets, analyze cost variances, and report findings to senior management.

• Prepare and update cost forecasts, assess financial risks, and recommend appropriate cost control measures.

• Manage changes to project scope and budget, ensuring proper documentation, approval, and assessment of their financial impact.

• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to evaluate project cost performance and identify deviations from financial targets.

• Coordinate with Planning and Scheduling teams to align project timelines, milestones, and resource requirements with budget constraints.

• Prepare periodic cost reports, financial forecasts, and management presentations to support project decision-making.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, cost control, cost forecasting, cash flow projections, and variance analysis.

• Practical experience in Earned Value Management (EVM), including CPI and project cost performance analysis.

• Proficiency in SAP ERP for project cost tracking, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for cost analysis, financial modelling, and reporting.

• Experience in variation management, cost allocation, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Ability to prepare cost reports, forecasts, and management presentations.

• Power BI or equivalent dashboarding and data visualization tools.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Experience with subcontractor cost management, invoice verification, quantity surveying, and contract administration.

• Knowledge of revenue recognition, financial risk analysis, and cost optimization.

• Experience supporting PMO reporting for large-scale construction and real estate development projects.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Any relevant field

Work Experience

6 to 10 Years 10-15 years

Technical / Functional Competencies

Cost Estimating Cost Control Cost Variance Analysis Risk Management