60 Project Controller jobs in Saudi Arabia

Project Controller - Middle East

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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What we offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It's your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It's an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.
• We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.
• We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and ENGIE stock options, among other perks.
• Flexible, hybrid arrangements allow one day of remote work per week.
• We value team spirit and celebrate our achievements with events like our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.

Your mission
As Project Controller - Middle East in our Finance & Administration team , you will contribute to our mission every day by playing a crucial role in driving financial performance and project governance within the Middle East region.

You will be responsible for supporting the Regional Finance Controller in integrating financial standards and systems, as well as ensuring the financial health and compliance of projects. Your mission will include working closely with Project Managers, the Operations team, and the Accounting team, ensuring the accuracy of financial data, challenging project performance, and supporting overall business development through sound financial management.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the Finance Controller and CFO in deploying and integrating the finance organization across the Middle East, including implementing group standards and systems.
• Challenge and support Project Managers on the financial performance of their projects.
• Review and monitor project status, budgets, forecasts, and estimates.
• Collaborate with entities to produce monthly and quarterly financial statements, KPIs, and budgets.
• Manage and improve financial reporting systems, project account codes, timesheets, and adherence to CFO instructions related to project financials.
• Set up and ensure procedures related to statutory reporting and reconciliation processes under ENGIE Tractebel Group standards.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely client invoicing in coordination with the project teams.
• Analyze SG&A, working capital, cash flow, bonds, risks & opportunities, and foreign exchange impacts.
• Stay updated on new financial, accounting, and tax regulations affecting the business.
• Ensure compliance of all Middle East entities with ENGIE Tractebel finance & accounting policies.
• Contribute to defining procedures and methods related to project accounting and financial integration in business development.

Your qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Additional certifications (CPA, CFA, ACCA, MBA) are a plus.

Your experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Finance (Business Control, Accounting, Consolidation, Internal Audit, etc.).
• Experience in consulting and complex, multicultural organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting systems and SAP is an advantage.
• Proven ability to generate budgets and financial reports.

Who you are

• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Strong team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Exceptionally well-organized with a high aptitude for data and detail orientation.
• Able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Business understanding of engineering consultancy activities (Power Generation, T&D, Energy Transition, Urban, etc.).
• Fluent in English; Arabic, French, or German is an advantage.
• Based in Riyadh with readiness to travel across the Middle East region as needed.

Who we are
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation!

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here !

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Overview

Join to apply for the Project Cost Controller role at WOLFFKRAN .

WOLFFKRAN for Equipment is looking for a talented Project Cost Controller to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the giga projects in Saudi Arabia.

• Monitors Project Expenditures against the Approved Budget and identifies and reports variances.
• Checks that time is properly accounted for in projects.
• Produces the Percentage of Completion Sheets for all projects and discusses with the Project Managers, then reports them to Accounting on a monthly basis.
• Analyzes cost variances and provides insights for corrective actions.
• Prepares with the Delivery Director, Finance Director, Supply Chain Manager, Commercial Manager reports and monthly forecasts (Income, Cost, and Cash Flow).
• Participates in Project Reviews and provides financial updates to project stakeholders.
• Records the minutes of the cost control and PMO meetings.
• Ensures adherence to Cost Control Procedures for all projects.
• Reports to the Managing Director and Finance Director on how Project Managers and the Operations Department have achieved its KPIs.
• Monitors the suppliers’ costs in relation to the P.O. issued and received invoices.
• Assists in monthly and quarterly closings and production of reports.

Approves project purchases, expenses and amendments within the Business Plan and flags significant cost deviations requiring management intervention to be sent for final approval by the Company Board and MD.

• Degree qualification or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• 10+ years’ experience of project cost controlling, change control and reporting in construction projects
• Understanding and experience in forecasting, budget movements, commitments, EFC and cash flows
• Ability to work with other multifunctional stakeholders i.e schedulers/planners, finance, risk
• Good working knowledge of Excel essential, experience with SAP would be advantageous plus Odoo

Seniority level: Associate; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Finance; Industries: Manufacturing

We’re looking for a Project Operations Controller to join our Riyadh team and play a key role in driving operational excellence across our projects in the region.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.

You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.

As a Project Operations Controller, you’ll be at the heart of our project delivery process - supporting planning, cost control, resource coordination, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure our projects are set up for success and delivered with precision and transparency.

• Collaborate with teams to develop project plans and maintain schedules that keep us on track.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, and expenditures to ensure financial health and accurate revenue recognition.
• Facilitate clear communication across teams and stakeholders, leading regular project meetings and updates.
• Support resource allocation and utilization, resolving conflicts and optimizing team performance.
• Set up projects in line with internal standards and support approvals, documentation, and reporting.
• Build strong relationships, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Run weekly reports and provide insights into project performance, timesheets, supplier costs, and more.

Your skills and experience

• A degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project coordination or operations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent command of English and strong commercial acumen.
• PMP certification and experience with PowerBI are a plus.
• A strategic thinker with a proactive mindset.
• Adaptable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• A confident communicator and collaborator.
• Passionate about delivering quality and driving continuous improvement.

What we offer you

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday. Apply today and be a part of our legacy.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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WOLFFKRAN for Equipment is looking for a talented Project Cost Controller to join our team!

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the giga projects in Saudi Arabia's .

Job Description: Monitors and controls project costs, ensuring efficient project execution within budget, reports on the progress. Reporting to the Finance Director .

• Monitors Project Expenditures against the Approved Budget and Identifies and Reports Variances.
• Checks that time is properly accounted for in projects.
• Produces the Percentage of Completion Sheets for all the projects and discuss with the Project Managers then reports them to the Accounting on a monthly basis to account for it.
• Analyses Cost Variances and Provides Insights for Corrective Actions.
• Prepares with the Delivery Director , Finance Director, Supply Chain Manager Commercial Manager Reports and Monthly Forecasts (Income, Cost, and Cash Flow).
• Participates in Project Reviews and Provides Financial Updates to Project Stakeholders.
• Records the minutes of the cost control and the PMO meetings.
• Ensures Adherence to Cost Control Procedures for all Projects.
• Reports to Managing Director and Finance Director on How Project Managers and the Operations Department has Achieved its KPIs.
• Monitors the suppliers’ costs in relation with the P.O. issued and received invoices.
• Helps in the Monthly and Quarterly closings and production of reports.

Authorities: Approves project purchase , expenses and amendments within the Business Plan and flags (and significant cost deviations requiring management intervention) to be sent for final Approval by the Company Board and MD.

• Degree Qualification or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• 10+ years’ experience of project cost controlling, change control and reporting in construction projects
• Understanding and experience in forecasting, budget movements, commitments, EFC and cash flows
• Ability to work with other multifunctional stakeholders i.e schedulers/planners, finance, risk
• Good working knowledge of Excel essential, experience with SAP would be advantageous plus Odoo

WOLFFKRAN for Equipment is looking for a talented Project Cost Controller to join our team!

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the giga projects in Saudi Arabia's .

Job Description: Monitors and controls project costs, ensuring efficient project execution within budget, reports on the progress. Reporting to the Finance Director .

• Monitors Project Expenditures against the Approved Budget and Identifies and Reports Variances.
• Checks that time is properly accounted for in projects.
• Produces the Percentage of Completion Sheets for all the projects and discuss with the Project Managers then reports them to the Accounting on a monthly basis to account for it.
• Analyses Cost Variances and Provides Insights for Corrective Actions.
• Prepares with the Delivery Director , Finance Director, Supply Chain Manager Commercial Manager Reports and Monthly Forecasts (Income, Cost, and Cash Flow).
• Participates in Project Reviews and Provides Financial Updates to Project Stakeholders.
• Records the minutes of the cost control and the PMO meetings.
• Ensures Adherence to Cost Control Procedures for all Projects.
• Reports to Managing Director and Finance Director on How Project Managers and the Operations Department has Achieved its KPIs.
• Monitors the suppliers’ costs in relation with the P.O. issued and received invoices.
• Helps in the Monthly and Quarterly closings and production of reports.

Authorities: Approves project purchase , expenses and amendments within the Business Plan and flags (and significant cost deviations requiring management intervention) to be sent for final Approval by the Company Board and MD.

• Degree Qualification or equivalent in Quantity Surveying
• 10+ years’ experience of project cost controlling, change control and reporting in construction projects
• Understanding and experience in forecasting, budget movements, commitments, EFC and cash flows
• Ability to work with other multifunctional stakeholders i.e schedulers/planners, finance, risk
• Good working knowledge of Excel essential, experience with SAP would be advantageous plus Odoo

Overview

Turner Lovell is partnering with a renowned global infrastructure and energy organisation delivering complex turnkey projects across the power sector. We are seeking an experienced Project Controller to join a highly regarded project controls team supporting large-scale, multi-functional industrial programs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to technically ambitious and game-changing projects that are enabling the global energy transition. You'll work in a dynamic, high-impact environment surrounded by committed professionals.

You will be responsible for ensuring rigorous planning, cost tracking, risk analysis, and financial visibility across large-scale projects, while helping drive informed decision-making through high-quality reporting.

• Planning & Scheduling :
• Build and maintain integrated project schedules across all functions and suppliers.
• Ensure schedule alignment with contractual milestones and risk scenarios.
• Conduct critical path analysis and challenge schedule assumptions with stakeholders.
• Facilitate operating rhythm reviews to monitor project status.
• Generate "what-if" scenarios, forecast delays, and propose mitigation plans.
• Work closely with 3rd parties to ensure accurate schedule inputs and reporting.

• Cost Control :
• Implement and maintain standard cost control processes across project scopes.
• Monitor scope evolution and productivity trends to identify cost risks/opportunities.
• Drive budget alignment with sold scope and maintain deviation tracking tools.
• Forecast project costs, challenge functional estimates, and report transparently.
• Support claims and change order analysis with robust financial data.
• Ensure cost reporting is aligned with financial systems and revenue recognition requirements.

• Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement :
• Ensure all activities align with internal project control standards (WBS, tools, procedures).
• Identify inefficiencies, contribute to standardisation and lean improvement efforts.
• Promote health, safety, and quality best practices within all project control activities.

• Degree-qualified in engineering with strong financial acumen.
• Minimum 5 years' experience planning and cost controlling complex EPC or turnkey projects.
• Proven track record as lead planner and cost controller on at least two large projects.
• Experienced in schedule risk analysis and cost forecasting in high-stakes environments.
• Proficient in planning tools and reporting platforms.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of forensic analysis and claims support is a strong advantage.
• Must be based in KSA; KSA nationals preferred.

• Join a globally respected organisation at the forefront of large-scale energy infrastructure delivery.
• Contribute to complex turnkey projects in a high-growth region at the centre of the energy transition.
• Gain valuable exposure to multidisciplinary engineering, advanced planning tools, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop your career within a high-performance culture that rewards technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for a Project Operations Controller to join our Riyadh team and play a key role in driving operational excellence across our projects in the region.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with—from career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, a strong learning culture and an entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive. You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact—and leave real legacy.

• Collaborate with teams to develop project plans and maintain schedules that keep us on track.


• Monitor project budgets, commitments, and expenditures to ensure financial health and accurate revenue recognition.


• Facilitate clear communication across teams and stakeholders, leading regular project meetings and updates.


• Support resource allocation and utilization, resolving conflicts and optimizing team performance.


• Set up projects in line with internal standards and support approvals, documentation, and reporting.


• Build strong relationships, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with business goals.


• Run weekly reports and provide insights into project performance, timesheets, supplier costs, and more.

• A degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Proven experience in project coordination or operations.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• Excellent command of English and strong commercial acumen.


• PMP certification and experience with PowerBI are a plus.


• A strategic thinker with a proactive mindset.


• Adaptable, organized, and detail-oriented.


• A confident communicator and collaborator.


• Passionate about delivering quality and driving continuous improvement.

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.


• Hybrid working arrangements


• Attractive salary and benefits package


• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.


• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions


• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

We value flexible approaches to working patterns and encourage applications from those seeking balance. We welcome diverse identities, backgrounds and experiences and believe appreciating differences helps us develop innovative solutions. Please let us know if there are adjustments we could make to the application process to support you. Contact for assistance.

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance


• Industries: Construction

Turner Lovell is partnering with a renowned global infrastructure and energy organisation delivering complex turnkey projects across the power sector. We are seeking an experienced Project Controller to join a highly regarded project controls team supporting large-scale, multi-functional industrial programs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to technically ambitious and game-changing projects that are enabling the global energy transition. You'll work in a dynamic, high-impact environment surrounded by committed professionals.

You will be responsible for ensuring rigorous planning, cost tracking, risk analysis, and financial visibility across large-scale projects, while helping drive informed decision-making through high-quality reporting.

• Planning & Scheduling :
• Build and maintain integrated project schedules across all functions and suppliers.
• Ensure schedule alignment with contractual milestones and risk scenarios.
• Conduct critical path analysis and challenge schedule assumptions with stakeholders.
• Facilitate operating rhythm reviews to monitor project status.
• Generate "what-if" scenarios, forecast delays, and propose mitigation plans.
• Work closely with 3rd parties to ensure accurate schedule inputs and reporting.

• Cost Control :
• Implement and maintain standard cost control processes across project scopes.
• Monitor scope evolution and productivity trends to identify cost risks/opportunities.
• Drive budget alignment with sold scope and maintain deviation tracking tools.
• Forecast project costs, challenge functional estimates, and report transparently.
• Support claims and change order analysis with robust financial data.
• Ensure cost reporting is aligned with financial systems and revenue recognition requirements.

• Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement :
• Ensure all activities align with internal project control standards (WBS, tools, procedures).
• Identify inefficiencies, contribute to standardisation and lean improvement efforts.
• Promote health, safety, and quality best practices within all project control activities.

• Degree-qualified in engineering with strong financial acumen.
• Minimum 5 years' experience planning and cost controlling complex EPC or turnkey projects.
• Proven track record as lead planner and cost controller on at least two large projects.
• Experienced in schedule risk analysis and cost forecasting in high-stakes environments.
• Proficient in planning tools and reporting platforms.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of forensic analysis and claims support is a strong advantage.
• Must be based in KSA; KSA nationals preferred.

• Join a globally respected organisation at the forefront of large-scale energy infrastructure delivery.
• Contribute to complex turnkey projects in a high-growth region at the centre of the energy transition.
• Gain valuable exposure to multidisciplinary engineering, advanced planning tools, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop your career within a high-performance culture that rewards technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Job Title : Project Cost Controller

Ǫualifications : CWA/CMA with 8 years of experience in EPC Industry must.

Nationality : India

Job Location : Dammam, Saudi Arabia

• Project Cost Analysis and Control
  • Monitor, analyze, and report on project costs for large-scale EPC
  • Track costs across engineering, procurement, and construction phases, ensuring alignment with budgets.
  • Prepare detailed variance reports, analyzing the causes of deviations between budgeted and actual costs.
  • Validating the Petty Cash and Non-PO Based Expense of Projects, Supplier assessment, advance to suppliers, utilization of credit facility and credit

• Collaborate with project teams to track progress and update percentage-of- completion calculations as per IFRS 15.
• Provide insights and reports on cost performance, profit margins, and project cash flow on a regular basis.

• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements and project-specific financial
• Validate costs in line with the contract terms and identify any cost overruns or savings
• Conduct audits to ensure all costs are allocated accurately to their respective projects and phases.

• Work with procurement to control and analyze material and service
• Ensure proper valuation of inventory used for EPC projects and implement strategies to minimize waste and cost.

• Identify potential risks related to project costs, including scope changes, delays, or unexpected
• Recommend strategies for cost reduction, such as value engineering or efficiency improvements, manpower management, material management, reducing

• Track, record, and monitor fixed assets (e.g., machinery, equipment) at the project site to ensure proper utilization and
• Oversee asset capitalization, depreciation calculations, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IAS 16 for Property, Plant, and Equipment).
• Conduct periodic asset audits and reconcile asset records to ensure accuracy and prevent asset misplacement or misuse.

• Prepare regular financial and cost reports, analyzing project expenses, and forecasting costs for project budgeting purposes.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for COO, Project managers, detailing variances, expected cost overruns, and other key financial
• Collaborate with the finance department to support overall financial

• Knowledge of Standards : Familiarity with all IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), IFRS 9, IFRS 16 and IAS 16
• Industry-Specific Knowledge : Understanding of EPC project lifecycle, cost drivers, and risks.
• Technical Proficiency : Familiarity with project management and accounting software (SAP, Oracle).
• Analytical Skills : Strong skills in cost analysis, budgeting, and variance
• Communication Skills : Ability to present cost information and insights effectively to