Elegancia Arabia is looking for a qualified Cost Control Engineer with strong experience in mid to large-scale construction projects within the GCC. The ideal candidate must have a background in Civil Engineering or Architecture and solid hands-on knowledge of cost control, budgeting, project monitoring, and planning-related software.
Key Responsibilitie
- sMonitor and control project costs throughout the full project lifecycle
- .Prepare, review, and update project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow reports
- .Track actual costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances
- .Coordinate with project managers, planning engineers, quantity surveyors, procurement, and finance teams
- .Review project progress, resource utilization, subcontractor payments, and cost allocations
- .Support in preparing cost-to-complete reports and project financial performance reports
- .Analyze project risks related to cost, schedule, manpower, materials, and subcontractors
- .Assist in preparing monthly project reports for management review
- .Ensure proper documentation of cost records, variations, claims, and approved changes
- .Provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency and project profitability
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Requiremen
- tsBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related fiel
- d.Minimum 7 years of experience in cost control, project controls, or planning within the construction industr
- y.Must have experience working on mid to large-scale projects in the GC
- C.Strong background in construction cost monitoring, budgeting, forecasting, and reportin
- g.Good knowledge of cost control and planning software such a
- s:Primavera
- P6MS Proje
- ctMicrosoft Excel / Advanced Exc
- elERP syste
- msCost control tools or project management softwa
- reKnowledge of SAP, Oracle, Candy, Aconex, Power BI, or similar systems is an advantag
- e.Strong understanding of civil, architectural, and construction project activitie
- s.Ability to read and interpret drawings, BOQs, contracts, and project schedule
- s.Strong analytical, reporting, and coordination skill
- s.Excellent communication skills in Englis
- h.Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC contracting companies is highly preferre
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Preferred Candidate Prof
- ileCandidates with experience in high-rise buildings, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, or large mixed-use developments will be preferr
- ed.Background in main contracting companies is an advanta
- ge.Able to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlin
- es.Detail-oriented, organized, and commercially awa
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