Cost Control Manager
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About the Role
A leading construction company is seeking a Cost Control Manager with 15-20 years of experience to establish and manage project cost control systems. The role involves budgeting, cost monitoring, forecasting, financial reporting, and leading a team to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets.
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Responsibilities
- Develop project budgets, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and cost management plans
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets
- Prepare monthly cost reports, earned value analysis (EVA), and management dashboards
- Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts
- Review subcontractor and supplier cost proposals
- Lead and mentor Cost Control Engineers and Project Controls personnel
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline
- Minimum 15–20 years of experience in Cost Control, Project Controls, and Commercial Management within the construction industry
- Experience in infrastructure, high rise buildings, industrial, hospitality, and mixed use developments
- Proven experience managing project budgets exceeding SAR 100 Million
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, Primavera P6, or equivalent are advantageous
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Overview
- The Cost Control Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing project cost control systems to ensure effective budget management, cost monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting across all company projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost Planning & Budgeting: Develop project budgets, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and cost management plans
- Cost Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets; Prepare monthly cost reports, earned value analysis (EVA), and management dashboards
- Forecasting & Financial Analysis: Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts; Forecast project final costs and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
- Contract & Commercial Management: Review subcontractor and supplier cost proposals; Evaluate variations, claims, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions
- Project Controls & Risk Management: Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Procurement, and Site teams; Conduct risk assessments related to project costs
- Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor Cost Control Engineers and Project Controls personnel
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline
- Master's Degree in Construction Management or Project Management is preferred
- Professional certifications such as PMP, CCP, Primavera P6, or equivalent are advantageous
Experience
- Minimum 15–20 years of experience in Cost Control, Project Controls, and Commercial Management within the construction industry
- Experience in infrastructure, high rise buildings, industrial, hospitality, and mixed use developments
- Proven experience managing project budgets exceeding SAR 100 Million
- GCC experience preferred
Technical Skills
- Cost Control & Project Controls
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Cash Flow Management
- Cost Reporting & KPI Analysis
- Risk Management
- Value Engineering
- Contract Administration
- Variations & Claims Management
- Primavera P6
- Advanced MS Excel
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and financial acumen
- Leadership and team management
- Commercial awareness
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving and decision making
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Negotiation and influencing skills
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