# Cost Control Engineer (Saudi Arabia) — Eram Talent

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 10,780 to 13,720 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-01
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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer (Cost Control Engineer) to oversee cost engineering, project controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting for large-scale capital projects, preferably within the oil & gas industry.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities for capital projects.

• Prepare, maintain, and review accurate monthly cost reports and project cost forecasts.

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets, contracts, and cost control requirements.

• Provide cost analysis and recommendations to support project management and decision-making.

• Ensure engineering, procurement, construction, and project completion activities comply with contractual, cost, and company requirements.

• Coordinate effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders.

• Support project controls and ensure proper implementation of cost management procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering and project management execution.

• Strong experience in Cost Engineering, Project Controls, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and control of large-scale projects, preferably in oil & gas.

• Proficiency in cost management systems such as SAP or Oracle.

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, cost engineering practices, and relevant industry standards.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Full professional proficiency in English.

• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.

Preferred Certification

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

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## Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering and project management execution. Strong experience in Cost Engineering, Project Controls, or a related discipline. Proven experience in cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and control of large-scale projects, preferably in oil & gas. Proficiency in cost management systems such as SAP or Oracle. Strong knowledge of project management principles, cost engineering practices, and relevant industry standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Full professional proficiency in English. Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills. Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.

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