Cost Control Manager

Overview

Manage costs for landscape construction projects from tender to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• budget monitoring
• tender estimation
• cost tracking
• invoice review
• cost reporting
• cost systems

Tasks

-Prepare and monitor project budgets, cash flows, and cost forecasts. -Support in tendering and estimation for new landscape projects, including cost benchmarking and value engineering proposals. -Track and control project expenditures against budget, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors. -Review and verify subcontractor and supplier invoices, variations, and claims. -Review and validate BOQs, unit rates, and cost breakdowns for softscape, hardscape, irrigation, lighting, and related works. -Analyze cost variances and prepare regular cost reports (weekly/monthly) for management and clients. -Work closely with Project Managers, Planning, Procurement, and QS teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date cost data. -Ensure compliance with contract conditions and company policies related to cost control and reporting. -Develop, implement, and maintain cost control systems for landscape construction projects. -Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose corrective actions where needed.

Requirements

• excel
• sap
• oracle
• fidic
• civil engineering
• landscape

What You Bring

We are looking for a Cost Control Manager with strong experience in landscape construction projects to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing project costs from tender to final account, ensuring that all landscape works are delivered within budget while maintaining high quality and compliance with contract requirements. -Proficiency in MS Excel and cost control/ERP software (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar). -10+ years of experience in cost control within the construction industry, with a strong focus on landscape projects (softscape & hardscape). -Strong knowledge of project cost management, budgeting, and forecasting. -Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills. -Excellent communication and coordination skills in a multicultural environment. -Familiarity with contract forms (e.g. FIDIC or similar) is an advantage. -Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. -Proven experience with landscape construction packages: earthworks, paving, planting, irrigation systems, site furniture, lighting, etc. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.

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About Abunayyan Holding

-Evolved into a major Saudi conglomerate headquartered in Riyadh with 13 strategic business units. -Provides turnkey engineering, manufacturing, construction and trading services across power, water, oil & gas and industrial sectors. -Operates joint ventures with global brands like KSB Pumps Arabia and Eaton Arabia, enhancing regional manufacturing and service capabilities. -Specialises in irrigation, desalination, water-treatment, power-generation and automation systems across Middle East and Africa. -Has delivered landmark infrastructure and utility projects, supporting national development and resource efficiency. -Notable for its advanced manufacturing units, including biotech-based water treatment solutions via Advanced BioCatalytics.

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