Cost Control Manager – Water & Wastewater Projects

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Cost Control Manager to lead cost management activities for water and wastewater treatment projects. You will ensure financial efficiency across engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) phases while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain cost control procedures and policies for water and wastewater projects.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures and ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Analyse cost variances, identify risks and recommend corrective actions to avoid overruns.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, forecasts and financial models for senior management.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and procurement teams to optimise cost efficiency.
• Review contracts, change orders and vendor invoices for compliance with budgetary constraints.
• Conduct risk assessments related to material pricing, labour costs and market fluctuations.
• Support tender and bid evaluations by providing cost estimates and feasibility assessments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or a related field; Master’s or professional certification (CMA, CPA, PMP) is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost control, financial management or project controls, preferably in water/wastewater treatment, EPC or utilities.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian market dynamics, regulations and cost structures.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using cost control software and financial modelling tools.