Senior Cost Controller

About the Company

We are Red Sea International Company, a Saudi Public Joint Stock Company, providing specialised prefabricated modular buildings for various real estate and industrial sectors.

Our notable project portfolio, large production capacity, excellent quality of service, and proven ability to deliver turnkey projects within challenging timeframes have made us one of the widely trusted and reputed modular building companies

About the Role

Lead the cost estimation and control activities for tenders and bids across the organization. Own the accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness of cost estimates, advise management on pricing and risk, and guide junior estimating staff to ensure winning, profitable, and compliant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and finalization of detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for major tenders and projects.
• Perform and validate quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and scope documents, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze tender documents, drawings, and scope of work to identify cost drivers, risks, exclusions, and commercial opportunities.
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive and reliable pricing.
• Build and maintain cost databases, unit rates, and benchmarking data to improve estimating accuracy and speed.
• Prepare and present complete tender cost packages, margins, and pricing strategies to management for approval.
• Conduct cost, risk, and sensitivity analyses, and recommend mark-ups, contingencies, and value-engineering options.
• Monitor and control estimation budgets and timelines, ensuring submissions are delivered on schedule.
• Provide guidance, review, and mentorship to junior cost controllers and estimators, and act as a subject-matter reference.
• Coordinate with technical, procurement, and project teams to align estimates with execution capability and resources.
• Support post-tender activities, including clarifications, negotiations, and handover of cost data to project teams.
• Prepare periodic and ad-hoc cost reports, variance analyses, and dashboards for management decision-making.
• Ensure the confidentiality and privacy of tender and cost information is maintained at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the department.

Qualifications

Minimum 2–5 years of relevant experience in cost estimation/control or a related field .

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or any equivalent.

Language: English mandatory.

Required Skills

Basic knowledge of estimating methods, quantity take-off, and BOQ preparation.

Good command of MS Excel; exposure to estimating/cost software is an advantage.

Attention to detail with good numerical, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, and willingness to learn.