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About AECOM

AECOM is a trusted global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. The company's work supports communities by improving commutes, ensuring access to power and clean water, and transforming urban landscapes. With a global team of over 50,000 professionals, AECOM partners with clients to address complex challenges and build lasting legacies for future generations. The firm is experiencing significant demand for its services due to accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide.

The Role: Senior Cost Engineer

AECOM is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join its team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position focuses on managing and controlling project costs for design and construction projects within urban infrastructure and facilities development. The Senior Cost Engineer will be responsible for developing comprehensive cost estimates, providing strategic financial guidance, and leveraging commercial management expertise to support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates and budgets for design and construction projects using industry-standard practices, calculation methodologies, and cost management software.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of cost estimating standards, procedures, and specifications relevant to urban infrastructure and facilities projects.
• Analyze project costs, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain budget compliance and financial performance.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies to support project decision-making and strategic planning for infrastructure and facilities development.
• Monitor and track project expenditures across design and construction phases, prepare detailed cost reports, and communicate financial performance to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to forecast costs, manage financial resources effectively, and support commercial management objectives.
• Review and validate vendor quotes, contracts, and invoices to ensure accuracy, cost optimization, and compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and maintain cost models, databases, and historical cost information for urban infrastructure and facilities projects to support future estimating and planning.
• Provide cost engineering expertise and recommendations to senior management on project profitability, financial risk mitigation, and commercial viability.
• Mentor junior cost engineers and support the development of cost management processes, best practices, and calculation methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, regional regulations, and cost estimating procedures in all cost management activities.

Required Expertise

Candidates for this role should possess strong analytical expertise and technical knowledge to optimize resource allocation, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure projects remain within budget parameters while maintaining quality standards. A comprehensive understanding of cost estimating standards, procedures, and specifications relevant to urban infrastructure and facilities projects is essential.

Work Environment and Recruitment Process

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. As a condition of employment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Join AECOM

Become part of a global team of professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. AECOM invites individuals to contribute their expertise to building legacies for future generations.