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Amr Issa

Amr Issa

Jeddah, Makkah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced Budget & Cost Control Manager and Chartered Quantity Surveying professional (MRICS) with over 17 years of experience in construction, project controls, budgeting, forecasting, cost governance, and commercial management across major projects in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Skilled in ERP systems, progress monitoring, project estimation, feasibility studies, construction cost control, and strategic PMO support. Recognized for establishing and leading corporate Budget & Cost Control functions, strengthening financial governance, and improving project profitability. Holds PMP, PMO-CP, and MRICS credentials.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Budget & Cost Control Manager

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology
Jeddah, KSA
2024.01 - Current
  • Established and led the Corporate Budget & Cost Control function, developing strategies, policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Managed and controlled project portfolios, ensuring effective budget governance, cost visibility, and profitability enhancement.
  • Developed and implemented company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes, improving financial planning accuracy and management reporting.
  • Partnered with Executive Management to drive strategic decision-making through comprehensive budget analysis, cost forecasting, and performance monitoring.
  • Implemented robust cost governance mechanisms, including Budget Enhancement Forms (BEFs), Purchase Order Change Requests (POCRs), and Project Financial Closure (PFC) processes.
  • Built and led a high-performing Budget & Cost Control team across Saudi Arabia and Egypt, providing coaching, mentoring, and structured development programs.
  • Directed the implementation and continuous enhancement of ERP-based cost management and reporting systems, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Established KPIs, performance dashboards, and executive reporting frameworks to monitor project financial health, forecast accuracy, and organizational performance.
  • Promoted a strong cost-conscious culture across project teams through training, stakeholder engagement, and the enforcement of standardized BCC procedures.
  • Supported project delivery and business growth by identifying cost-saving opportunities, mitigating financial risks, and maximizing project profitability through proactive cost management and value engineering initiatives.

Cost Control Manager

Al ARRAB CONTRACTING COMPANY
Jeddah , KSA
2022.10 - 2024.01

Aqua Raffles Hotel & Residential Tower Project,

Jeddah Corniche Waterfront

  • Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines for more than 14 project .
  • Defined project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
  • Developed analytics tools to track project progress and impact.
  • Determined project schedules and kept projects on track using proactive adjustments to workflow.
  • Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, keeping project teams on track.
  • Reduced Indirect costs by less than10% of budgeted.
  • Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
  • Delivered projects on time and under budget through strict implementation and cost controls.
  • Delivered on revenue targets and service KPIs.
  • Achieved high client satisfaction through consistent delivery and communication.
  • Led meetings with department executives to review project status, draft action plans to deliver proposed changes.
  • Built company reputation by managing and successfully delivering projects.
  • Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to projects for resolution of difficult and complex project control problems.
  • Following up on Subcontractor's progress, ensuring that Work is completed as contracted & assigned WBS cost structure.
  • Improved employee engagement by conducting training classes, holding personal meetings, and leading special workshops.
  • Manage team of Project Control Specialists who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against established schedule with critical milestones.
  • Assess Cost & Time impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.
  • Tracked, analyzed, and interpreted trends that impacted project's Profit.
  • Reporting Risks related to Cost / Time Impact on Projects.
  • Oversee development and maintenance of ERP system to Achieve & Align objectives & interests of Company.
  • Supervise VOs, Trend register preparation, and update to ensure proper coding and Budget allocation.
  • Tracking & Keeping Manpower Productivity through Weekly Reports.
  • Analyzed KPIs and identified opportunities to expand visibility and improve performance.

Senior Cost Control Engineer

Al ARRAB CONTRACTING COMPANY
Jeddah, KSA
2020.08 - 2022.09

Aqua Raffles Hotel & Residential Tower, Corniche Waterfront

  • Preparing Project Cost Plan upon Project Variation Orders & Trends.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Utilized cost-estimating software to streamline estimating processes and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
  • Gathered data on materials, labor, and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
  • Analyzed plans and specifications to identify project scope and cost.
  • Reviewed and approved invoices and payments, verifying accuracy of expenses.
  • Delivered consulting services to advise clients on cost-saving strategies and best practices.
  • Cost Estimation for Forecast at Completion CAC & Final Margin.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
  • Worked with project team to create annual budget and tracked actual expenses against projected expenses.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Tracking & Keeping Manpower Productivity Through Weekly Reports.
  • Conducting Regular & Frequent site visits, Auditing actual purchases in comparison with certified invoices
  • Provide all concerned parties with regular feedback & advice.
  • Prepared monthly variance reports for strategic budgeting and forecasting.
  • Following up on Subcontractor's progress,Ensuring that Work is completed as per contract & assigned cost structure.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.
  • Ensure that all Material/Services supply requests have been assigned a Budget & within Project scope.
  • Determined budgets for prospective projects to plan for future expenditures and utilize resources wisely.

Cost Control Engineer

Al ARRAB CONTRACTING COMPANY
Makkah, KSA
2011.06 - 2020.07

Construction of Academic Building & Teaching Hospital , Umm Al Qurra University ( Project Value is Over $ 225 M )

  • Cost Estimation for the Forecast at Completion CAC & Final Margin.
  • Tracking & Keeping close oversight on actual project costs through reported invoices, payment certificate
  • Worked with engineers, designers, purchasers and suppliers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
  • Conducting Regular & Frequent site visits, Auditing actual purchases in comparison with certified invoices.
  • Updating Budgets & WBS upon Project Variation Orders & Trends
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
  • Preparing Regular Monthly Reports & reviews to project cost performance index
  • Provide all concerned parties with regular feedback & advice
  • Participating in regular meetings for reviewing project progress & current cost position
  • Following up on Subcontractor's progress , Ensuring that Work is completed as contracted & assigned cost structure

Planning Engineer

Benaa Project Management
Assuit, Egypt
2009.08 - 2011.02

Construction Of New Asuite International Airport , Assuit (Project Value is about $ 13 M )

  • Preparation of Project Baseline.
  • Met work schedules to produce accurate, timely monthly reports and facilitate cross-departmental project communications.
  • Analysed project requirements and KPIs, reporting on gaps in progress.
  • Assisted with development of risk assessments and delivery of task observations.
  • Supported on-time project delivery by advancing, updating and overseeing construction programme in Primavera P6.
  • Developed project schedules, strategically sequenced activities for clients, and maintained client-appropriate work schedules.
  • Monitor Progress throughout the construction process, comparing this with the project schedule
  • Prepare Periodic Regular Reports & Analysis setting progress, adverse trend & appropriate recommendations
  • Presenting Schedules of Work, Timely Identification of delays & impacts of such delays.
  • Following up on Subcontractor's progress, Ensuring that Work is completed as planned .
  • Supported on-time delivery of projects by advancing, updating, and overseeing the construction program in Primavera.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering , Zagazig University
Sharkia , Egypt
2001.04 -

Skills

  • Strategic Commercial Management
  • Budget & Cost Control
  • Project Controls
  • Portfolio Management
  • PMO Governance
  • Commercial Management
  • Risk & Opportunity Management
  • Forecasting & Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Digital Transformation & ERP Systems
  • Leadership & Organizational Development

Certification

MRICS Membership #1007388

Project Management Professional ( PMP ) #1904459

PMO Certified Practitioner PMO-CP

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team responsible for executing well on more than 18 projects with a value of SR 3.82 Billion, leading to increase revenue.

Timeline

Budget & Cost Control Manager

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology
2024.01 - Current

Cost Control Manager

Al ARRAB CONTRACTING COMPANY
2022.10 - 2024.01

Senior Cost Control Engineer

Al ARRAB CONTRACTING COMPANY
2020.08 - 2022.09

Cost Control Engineer

Al ARRAB CONTRACTING COMPANY
2011.06 - 2020.07

Planning Engineer

Benaa Project Management
2009.08 - 2011.02

Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering , Zagazig University
2001.04 -

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