Overview
Cost Control Manager Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at King Salman International Airport Development Company
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring rigorous cost management across the project lifecycle, from planning through design, procurement, construction, and handover. This role is client-side and requires a proactive leader capable of overseeing multi-billion SAR budgets, engaging with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost transparency, control, and value for money.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all cost control functions across the programme, including budgeting, cost planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and earned value reporting.
Develop, implement, and maintain the project’s cost control framework in alignment with international best practices and client governance standards.
Work closely with planning, procurement, commercial, and design teams to ensure cost data is consistently aligned with scope, schedule, and procurement strategies.
Monitor consultant and contractor cost submissions (estimates, claims, changes), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with contract requirements.
Validate and control project budgets across all stages (CAPEX, OPEX, contingency), ensuring traceability of budget allocations, transfers, and commitments.
Lead the review and validation of interim payment applications, change orders, claims, and final accounts.
Prepare cost reports for senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting key risks, trends, opportunities, and actionable insights.
Coordinate cost risk assessments and participate in value engineering and change management processes.
Support funding drawdown, cash flow analysis, and investment decision-making with robust, data-driven reporting.
Act as the client’s key point of contact for cost control matters across internal teams and external delivery partners.
Contribute to post-contract commercial strategy, including the evaluation of cost performance KPIs and lessons learned.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
Professional certifications are strongly preferred, including one or more of the following: MRICS, CCP, PMP, EVP, ICMS, or FIDIC Contract Management Certification.
Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in cost control, with at least 5 years in a senior role on large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
Demonstrated experience in client-side project controls environments, ideally on airport or transport mega-projects valued above SAR 2 billion.
Strong knowledge of international cost management frameworks (e.g., RICS NRM, AACEI Total Cost Management) and project control systems (e.g., Eco Sys, PRISM, Oracle, or SAP).
Deep understanding of procurement strategies (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, EPC, PPP) and standard forms of contract (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, bespoke).
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with experience reporting to executive-level stakeholders.
Required / Preferred Certifications:
Required (at least one):
MRICS – Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Quantity Surveying / Construction)
CCP – Certified Cost Professional (AACE International)
Preferred / Advantageous:
PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI)
EVP – Earned Value Professional (AACE International)
ICMS – International Construction Measurement Standards certification
FIDIC Contract Management Certification
Chartered QS (e.g., via CIQS or equivalent national body)
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Title: Cost Control Manager
Company: King Salman International Airport Development Company
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Category: Management (Financial Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist)
