Cost Control Section Head

About the Role

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Cost Control Section Head to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves developing and implementing cost control strategies for large-scale projects, ensuring effective financial management and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost control strategies and procedures to ensure effective financial management.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Prepare and present financial reports, budget forecasts, and variance analysis to senior management.
• Coordinate with project managers and department heads to track and control project costs.
• Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, and expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies and budget limits.
• Conduct regular audits of financial records and procedures to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Train and mentor cost control staff to ensure their understanding of cost control processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cost reduction initiatives and drive efficiency.
• Manage and support claims and variations study, analysis, and evaluation.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in cost control and financial analysis.
• Provide guidance and support to the finance team on cost control matters.
• Ensure continued compliance with relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in cost control, including experience as a cost manager for large-scale projects.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost analysis, both in the field and the home office.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost engineering and cost estimating products independently with minimal supervision.

Required Skills

• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
• Extensive experience in producing project cash flow forecasts.
• High level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills, and engineering design and construction practices.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a global project management and construction consulting firm.