Cost Control Manager – PMO

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Control Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Commercial Director you will be part of a team to assist the Client in overseeing a portfolio of rail/transport related projects. within the Kingdom.

Missions/Main Duties

• Develop and manage the initial Cost Plan in consultation with all parties, including Consultants and the Client.
• Track and report costs against approved budgets, including committed, incurred, actual/paid, and forecast final/out-turn costs.
• Prepare job cost reports showing variances between budgets and costs, earned value, and movements from prior months.
• Validate and verify all commercial/financial performance aspects of the project, including benchmarking Contractors' claims and forecasts.
• Ensure timely and accurate final accounting, including all claims and outstanding payments.
• Prepare and oversee the pricing schedule or Bills of Quantities for incorporation within RFPs or post-contract documents.
• Provide cost consultancy services and be responsible for all aspects of contract administration and cost consultancy for the project.
• Manage all contractual and cost issues related to the administration of Consultants, Contractors, and works packages.
• Provide regular cost reports, including updated cash flow forecasts, reconciliation of payments, and forecast final accounts.
• Carry out cost estimates and comparisons of alternative design or construction solutions.
• Review and recommend variation payments and verify payment applications from Consultants and Contractors.
• Prepare recommendation reports on claims, including cost and time impacts, and assist in negotiations and settlements.
• Ensure that all parties hold correct and current insurances and bonds as required.
• Maintain a project retention, insurance, and bond register status report.
• Ensure no certification of payment applications where correct insurances and bonds have not been provided.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports detailing project status, cost control measures, and financial performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all cost management activities, including change management procedures and final account settlements.
  
  

Profile/Skills

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in cost management within the rail and transportation industry
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in cost management software and tools.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving cost-related issues.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of professional ethics and integrity
  
  

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.