Cost Controller

About the Role of Cost Controller

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. is seeking a Cost Controller to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern Region. This full-time role involves tracking, analyzing, and reporting project costs against approved budgets to support accurate forecasting and cost control across projects. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project cost control systems and cost breakdown structures.
• Track committed, actual, and forecast costs against the approved budget.
• Prepare periodic cost reports and variance analysis for management review.
• Support the preparation of project cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with procurement and site teams to verify cost data accuracy.
• Track change orders/variations and assess their cost impact.
• Support earned value management (EVM) calculations and reporting.
• Maintain cost coding and allocation in line with the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports for client and management review.
• Identify cost risks and trends, escalating them to the Project Control Manager as needed.
• Support close-out cost reconciliation and final account preparation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in cost control or a similar financial role.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, within the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. The role involves working closely with project teams, procurement, and site personnel to ensure robust cost management.

Application Process

Salary details for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly.