Cost Controller (Mid-Level) – Urgent Hiring
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About the Role
Kanz is urgently hiring a Cost Controller for construction projects in Riyadh. The role involves monitoring project costs, preparing reports using RIB Candy, and supporting budget preparation.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare and update project cost reports, cost to complete, and estimate at completion forecasts using RIB Candy
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and identify cost variances
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions
- Review and validate subcontractor and supplier invoices
- Maintain Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Track variation orders, claims, and provisional sums
- Support monthly project cost reviews and management reporting
- Reconcile project costs with finance and accounting records
- Assist in budget preparation and cash flow forecasting
- Coordinate with project managers, planning, procurement, and site teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Cost Control or Quantity Surveying within the construction industry
- Construction / contracting industry experience is mandatory
- Hands on experience with RIB Candy or CostX (mandatory)
- Knowledge of Primavera, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems
- Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and commercial management principles
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Fluent English required
- GCC experience preferred
- Power BI experience is an advantage
- Arabic is an advantage
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Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join our team in Riyadh.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting project costs, ensuring expenditures remain aligned with approved budgets and supporting management with timely financial insights throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and update project cost reports, cost to complete, and estimate at completion forecasts using RIB Candy.
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and identify cost variances.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Review and validate subcontractor and supplier invoices.
- Maintain Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- Track variation orders, claims, and provisional sums.
- Support monthly project cost reviews and management reporting.
- Reconcile project costs with finance and accounting records.
- Assist in budget preparation and cash flow forecasting.
- Coordinate with project managers, planning, procurement, and site teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Cost Control or Quantity Surveying within the construction industry.
- Construction / contracting industry experience is mandatory.
- GCC experience preferred.
- Hands on experience with RIB Candy or CostX (mandatory).
- Knowledge of Primavera, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems.
- Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and commercial management principles.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Power BI experience is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Fluent English required; Arabic is an advantage.
- RICS, AACE, or PMP certifications are preferred.
Additional Information
- Immediate joining required.
- The candidate should be residing in KSA and has a valid iqama.
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