Senior Cost Control Engineer
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Overview
- **Permanent Contract**
- **Mid-Senior Level**
- **Riyadh**
- **Technical Engineering**
About Us
Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm.
We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development.
Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients.
Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world."
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life.
Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development.
The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions.
Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.
Project Description
This PMO initiative manages a multi-year, multi-billion-riyal aviation capital development programme, ensuring alignment with national strategic objectives.
Operating as an integrated consultancy–client team, the PMO provides oversight, governance, and support across multiple Operating Companies (OpCos).
Within this structure, the Senior Cost Control Engineer plays a critical role in cost governance, estimation, and financial monitoring, ensuring transparency and accuracy in all portfolio cost data.
Role Purpose
The Senior Cost Control Engineer will be responsible for managing, validating, and reporting cost performance across a diverse portfolio of aviation projects.
This includes developing and maintaining cost databases, preparing estimates, monitoring budgets and cash flows, and supporting decision-making through accurate cost analysis.
The role ensures that project and portfolio financials are controlled, transparent, and aligned with PMO guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- **Cost Estimation & Benchmarking**
- Prepare and validate cost estimates for business cases, RFPs, variation orders, etc..
- Maintain and continuously improve the PMO’s cost database, incorporating benchmarking data from local, regional, and international projects.
- Ensure consistency of estimates across OpCos by applying standard methodologies and norms.
- **Cost Control & Monitoring**
- Develop and monitor project and portfolio-level budgets, forecasts, and cash flow profiles.
- Track committed, incurred, and forecasted costs, highlighting variances against approved budgets.
- Implement earned value management (EVM) practices to measure performance against baselines.
- Review and validate cost elements of contractor claims and variation orders, ensuring compliance with PMO guidelines and providing recommendations for approval or negotiation.
- **Cost Management Implementation**
- Implement the PMO’s Cost Management Guideline across OpCos and projects.
- Monitor compliance with cost control standards, templates, and reporting requirements.
- Conduct regular compliance reviews and audits, recommending corrective actions where needed.
- Contribute to lessons learned and process improvement initiatives to enhance cost management practices.
- Support knowledge transfer and training for junior staff and OpCo cost engineers.
- **Reporting & Analysis**
- Develop & Review monthly cost control reports and contribute to integrated PMO reporting dashboards (Power BI/PMIS).
- Prepare portfolio-level financial summaries for executive reviews.
- Provide financial insights and trend analysis to inform portfolio decision-making.
- Validate cost-related inputs from OpCos and PMCs before inclusion in portfolio reports
- Collaborate with scheduling, risk, and document control teams to ensure integrated project performance reporting.
- What do we need from you
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field.
- 10–12 years of experience in cost control and estimation on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
- Strong technical skills in cost engineering, benchmarking, and earned value analysis.
- Proficiency in cost management systems, Primavera P6 (for integration), SAP, Power BI, and PMIS tools.
- Solid knowledge of contract frameworks (FIDIC and similar) and change/claims processes.
- GCC or aviation sector experience preferred.
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- What's in it for you?
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