Cost Control Engineer

• Prepare and maintain project cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts.
• Monitor budget allocations against actual project expenditures.
• Assist in developing cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with project work breakdown structures (WBS).

• Track, analyze, and control project expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Monitor commitment and expenditure trends and highlight potential cost overruns or savings.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams to validate vendor invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor claims.

• Prepare weekly and monthly cost control reports for management and client submission.
• Provide variance analysis between planned and actual costs with explanations.
• Maintain cost records and ensure data accuracy in the ERP/project management system.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Planning Engineers, and Site Engineers to collect data for accurate cost reporting.
• Support project management in decision-making by providing cost-based insights.
• Coordinate with finance and procurement teams on project-related financial matters.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, and client regulations.
• Identify cost-related risks and propose corrective actions.
• Support in claims preparation, change management, and contract administration.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in cost control for infrastructure/utility projects, preferably water projects in Saudi Arabia.
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• Soft Skills:

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