Position Summary

Mobco Construction is seeking an experienced Cost Control Manager to lead project cost planning, monitoring, forecasting, and financial control functions across large-scale construction projects. The role is critical in ensuring effective cost management, budget adherence, and financial performance optimization throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and construction cost control, with a minimum of 12 years of experience working on mega projects. The candidate must possess advanced analytical capabilities, strong knowledge of project controls systems, and hands-on experience in cost reporting, forecasting, and financial risk management within contracting environments.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Planning & Budgeting

Develop and manage project budgets in coordination with project management and planning teams.
Establish cost baselines aligned with project scope, schedule, and contractual requirements.
Prepare detailed cost breakdown structures (CBS) for all project phases.
Support tendering and pre-contract activities with cost estimation and benchmarking.

Cost Monitoring & Control

Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and identify variances.
Track committed, actual, and forecasted costs across all project activities.
Implement cost control procedures and ensure compliance with company standards.
Analyze cost performance and provide early warnings on potential overruns.

Forecasting & Reporting

Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and cost performance dashboards.
Develop Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) projections.
Provide variance analysis explaining deviations from budget and forecast.
Present cost reports and financial insights to senior management and project stakeholders.

Contract & Change Management

Evaluate and control variation orders and change requests from a cost perspective.
Support claims preparation, negotiations, and financial justification for project changes.
Coordinate with contracts and planning teams to assess financial impact of delays or scope changes.
Ensure proper documentation of all cost-related contractual matters.

Project Controls Integration

Collaborate with planning, procurement, and project control teams to ensure alignment of cost and schedule data.
Integrate cost control systems with project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
Support earned value management (EVM) implementation and analysis.

Risk Management

Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Monitor cost risks associated with procurement, execution delays, and scope changes.
Support contingency planning and financial risk assessments.

Stakeholder Coordination

Liaise with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and finance departments.
Coordinate with clients and consultants on cost-related matters and reporting requirements.
Participate in project review meetings and provide cost performance updates.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
Minimum 12 years of experience in cost control within construction and contracting environments.
Proven experience working on mega construction projects.
Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
Experience in hospitality, infrastructure, or large-scale mixed-use developments is preferred.
Must have strong exposure to construction projects in Saudi Arabia or GCC region.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in cost control systems and reporting tools.
Strong command of Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
Experience with Primavera P6 and project controls integration.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
Familiarity with ERP systems and cost management software.