CSI Global

Cost Control Engineer

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 4 days ago

Salary
AED 6k–9k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Position: Cost Control Engineer Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Head Office – supporting all projects) Employment Type: Full-Time Saudization Commitment In alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and national Saudization initiatives, this position is open exclusively to Saudi nationals who are passionate about building careers in the energy and engineering sectors. About CSI Global CSI Global is a leading engineering consultancy specializing in Testing & Commissioning, Construction Management, MEP Engineering, QA/QC, Building Diagnostics, Fire & Life Safety, and Mission Critical Services. We support projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, infrastructure, and data center sectors, delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality engineering solutions from design review through final handover. Through our subsidiary, Advance Technical Services (ATS), we also provide specialized MEP contracting, electrical testing, commissioning, TAB, and facility engineering services across Saudi Arabia. Position Overview We are seeking a Cost Control Engineer to join our Head Office team in Riyadh, managing budgets, cost reporting, and forecasting across our Construction, Facilities Management, and Electrical Testing projects. The successful candidate will keep project costs under control, flag commercial and cost risks early, and give management accurate, timely cost visibility. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and cost control systems in coordination with project and commercial teams. • Monitor actual costs, commitments, accruals, forecasts, and budget variances, ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting. • Track subcontracts, purchase orders, material costs, manpower, equipment, and project expenses against approved budgets. • Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, EAC/ETC, variance analysis, and management dashboards. • Coordinate with Planning, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Project teams to ensure proper cost allocation and financial reporting. • Monitor variation orders (VOs), claims, and potential cost impacts, providing timely analysis and highlighting commercial and cost risks to management. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. • 2–5 years of experience in project cost control, preferably on construction, MEP, facilities management, or electrical testing projects. • Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, EAC/ETC, and variance analysis. • Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with ERP or cost management systems is an advantage. • Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and diverse workplace. This position is open to qualified candidates of all genders, and employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. 2–5 years of experience in project cost control, preferably on construction, MEP, facilities management, or electrical testing projects. Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, EAC/ETC, and variance analysis. Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with ERP or cost management systems is an advantage. Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and cost control systems in coordination with project and commercial teams. Monitor actual costs, commitments, accruals, forecasts, and budget variances, ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting. Track subcontracts, purchase orders, material costs, manpower, equipment, and project expenses against approved budgets. Prepare monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, EAC/ETC, variance analysis, and management dashboards. Coordinate with Planning, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, and Project teams to ensure proper cost allocation and financial reporting. Monitor variation orders (VOs), claims, and potential cost impacts, providing timely analysis and highlighting commercial and cost risks to management.

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Cash flow
  • EAC/ETC
  • Variance analysis
  • Cost control
  • Microsoft Excel
  • ERP systems
  • Cost management
  • Financial reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Subcontract tracking
  • Purchase order management
  • Vendor cost tracking
  • Management dashboards

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