Cost Control Manager
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About the Role
Decima International seeks a Cost Control Manager to manage cost control operations across infrastructure, technology, and construction projects in KSA. The role requires 15+ years of cost control experience, leadership, and expertise in SAP, Primavera P6, and earned value management.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and provide oversight of project cost control functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all projects
- Develop, manage, and maintain robust cost control systems and tools, including project cost reports, forecasts, trend analysis, and change management procedures
- Coordinate with regional project managers, engineers, and financial teams to monitor and validate cost data
- Review and present comprehensive monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership
- Oversee tracking of project performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites
- Supervise advanced cost analysis and scenario modeling efforts to support executive decision making
- Manage and approve the preparation and review of project proposals, estimates, and budgets
- Oversee the management of change orders across all regional projects
- Support and advise on contract negotiation and administration with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
- Review and approve contractor invoices and payment applications
- Mentor, manage, and develop junior cost control personnel
Requirements
- 15+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in construction, infrastructure, or related industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership or regional oversight capacity
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related technical field
- Experience in data centers, mission critical, or similar complexity
- Advanced knowledge of cost management principles including cost forecasting, variance analysis, change management, and project financial reporting
- Extensive experience using cost control software such as SAP, Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6
- SCE and RICS certification
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Overview
- Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East.
- We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Cost Control Manager to manage cost control operations across a broad portfolio of infrastructure, technology, and construction projects.
- This client facing leadership role requires exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide oversight of project cost control functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all projects.
- Develop, manage, and maintain robust cost control systems and tools, including project cost reports, forecasts, trend analysis, and change management procedures.
- Coordinate with regional project managers, engineers, and financial teams to monitor and validate cost data, identify variances, and guide corrective actions.
- Review and present comprehensive monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key financial indicators such as earned value analysis (EVA), cost variances, and trends.
- Oversee tracking of project performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites, proactively identifying risks and approving financial strategies for mitigation.
- Supervise advanced cost analysis and scenario modeling efforts to support executive decision making and strategic project planning.
- Manage and approve the preparation and review of project proposals, estimates, and budgets, ensuring accuracy in financial projections and risk assessment.
- Oversee the management of change orders across all regional projects, ensuring documentation integrity and accurate reflection of budget impacts.
- Support and advise on contract negotiation and administration with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to align commercial agreements with project cost goals.
- Review and approve contractor invoices and payment applications to ensure compliance with contractual terms and financial policies.
- Ensure alignment of all regional cost control activities with internal policies, client standards, and industry best practices.
- Mentor, manage, and develop junior cost control personnel.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in construction, infrastructure, or related industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership or regional oversight capacity.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related technical fields.
- Experience in data centers, mission critical, or similar complexity.
- Advanced knowledge of cost management principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, change management, and project financial reporting.
- Extensive experience using cost control software and tools such as SAP (and equivalent), Microsoft Excel, Primavera P6 and enterprise cost schedule integration platforms.
- Demonstrated success in managing large scale project budgets and resolving complex cost discrepancies.
- Experience with cash flow forecasting and funding drawdown schedules.
- Demonstrated experience developing independent cost estimates (ICE) and should cost models.
- Strong ability to interpret financial data, develop insights, and communicate findings clearly.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to engage with clients and senior management.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working with Multinational PMC consultants and Contractors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Construction Management, Finance, Engineering Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and integrated risk cost schedule methodologies.
- Experience working on hyperscale data centers or other large scale, mission critical facilities.
- Active membership in PMI, AACE, or similar professional associations.
Position Details
- Location (On site): To be open for any city in KSA
- Position: Cost Control Manager
- Position Classification: Salary based full time hours
- This position is part of our anticipated expansion in KSA. The position is not currently active and is associated with the planned launch of our operations in the region.
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