Senior Cost Control Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Elegancia Arabia is seeking a Senior Cost Control Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to overseeing the financial aspects of mid to large-scale construction projects within the GCC region. The role requires a strong foundation in Civil Engineering or Architecture, combined with substantial experience in cost control, budgeting, project monitoring, and planning.

This position demands a proactive individual capable of managing project costs throughout their entire lifecycle to ensure financial efficiency and profitability. The Senior Cost Control Engineer will be responsible for providing critical financial insights and recommendations to project management and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and update project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
• Track actual costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, planning engineers, quantity surveyors, procurement, and finance teams.
• Review project progress, resource utilization, subcontractor payments, and cost allocations.
• Support in preparing cost-to-complete reports and project financial performance reports.
• Analyze project risks related to cost, schedule, manpower, materials, and subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive monthly project reports for management review.
• Ensure proper documentation of cost records, variations, claims, and approved changes.
• Provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency and enhance project profitability.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost control, project controls, or planning within the construction industry.
• Proven experience working on mid to large-scale projects in the GCC.
• Strong background in construction cost monitoring, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), contracts, and project schedules.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC contracting companies is highly preferred.
• Experience in high-rise buildings, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, or large mixed-use developments will be preferred.
• Background in main contracting companies is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Cost Control
• Budgeting
• Project Monitoring
• Project Planning
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Microsoft Excel / Advanced Excel
• ERP systems
• Cost control tools
• Project management software
• SAP
• Oracle
• Candy
• Aconex
• Power BI
• Understanding of civil, architectural, and construction project activities
• Reading and interpreting drawings, BOQs, contracts, and project schedules
• Analytical skills
• Reporting skills
• Coordination skills
• Communication skills

Work Environment and Expectations

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires the ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and commercially aware.