Senior Cost Control Engineer

About the Role

Elegancia Arabia is seeking a Senior Cost Control Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience, specializing in project cost control within the construction and contracting sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control activities, including cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and change control.
• Monitor project costs and conduct budget-versus-actual analysis.
• Prepare and present cost variance reports and other financial reports.
• Identify cost deviations, assess financial risks, and recommend corrective actions to maintain project financial health.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of overall professional experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience specifically in project cost control.
• Specialized experience in Fit-Out projects is required.
• GCC experience of at least 2 years is preferred.
• Experience working on construction and contracting projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of project cost management principles.
• Essential proficiency in CCS (Candy) cost estimating software.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP functional processes is required.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in stakeholder management.

Work Setting

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on construction and contracting projects within the region. Salary details for this role are not disclosed.