Arunachalam M
Riyadh
Summary
A cost control and commercial professional with leadership across multi-billion SAR building, bridge, and infrastructure projects. Brings hands-on strength in forecasting, earned value, and budget control, with client-facing experience supporting major public and private sector stakeholders in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Control Manager – Projects
El Seif Engineering & Contracting Co.
Riyadh
10.2014 - Current
- Documented major projects to support effective cost control
- King Salma Park, Construction of Bridges – Riyadh
- Recorded financial details of projects to ensure budget adherence
- Identified clients for project collaboration to enhance partnership opportunities
- SAB New Head Office , Construction of High-Rise Building – Riyadh
- Recorded financial details of project
- Identified client for project collaboration
- Qiddiya Water Park , Construction of Theme park – Qiddiya
- Recorded financial details of project
- Identified client for project collaboration
- Diplomatic Quarter Building – Riyadh
- Recorded financial details of project
- Identified client for project collaboration
Project Cost Control Engineer
Drake & Scull International
Riyadh
06.2011 - 12.2013
- Led project cost control for key projects
- Engaged with KAPSRC client to align project objectives and deliverables
- Project Cost: 2,300 million SAR
- King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSRC)- Mixed Development , Riyadh
Sr.Quantity Surveyor
Arabtec Construction WLL
Doha
02.2009 - 10.2010
- Oversaw project budget of 2400 million QAR for client Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Holding Company (NBKS)
- Managed construction of villa and apartment at Al Waab City, Doha, Qatar
- Executed key projects to ensure timely delivery and adherence to specifications
- Client: Nasser Bin Khaled and Sons Holding Company (NBKS)
Lead Planning and Costing
Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd (CCCL)
- Administered project budget of 900 million INR, ensuring financial compliance
- Managed key projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget
- Oversaw construction of Raheja Tower, a high-rise building in India
- Client: Raheja Group
Education
Bachelor of Science - B.Tech -Bachelor Degree (Civil Engineering)
JRN University
India01-2003
Diploma of Higher Education - DEC Civil
GPT Coimbatore
India01-2003
A-Levels - MCIOB
Chartered Institute of Building
(UK)A-Levels - Assoc RICS
Royal institution of Chartered Surveyors
UKA-Levels - MRICS (RICS APC Submitted)
oyal institution of Chartered Surveyors
UKSkills
- Cost forecasting
- Budget control
- Cost planning
- Earned value
- Quantity surveying
- Contract administration
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
- Risk assessment
- Change control
- Commercial awareness
- Client liaison
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Certification
- MCIOB -Membership Number 2084512
- Assoc RICS - Membership Number 090566
- MRICS (APC Submitted)
Timeline
Cost Control Manager – Projects
El Seif Engineering & Contracting Co.
10.2014 - Current
Project Cost Control Engineer
Drake & Scull International
06.2011 - 12.2013
Sr.Quantity Surveyor
Arabtec Construction WLL
02.2009 - 10.2010
Lead Planning and Costing
Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd (CCCL)
Bachelor of Science - B.Tech -Bachelor Degree (Civil Engineering)
JRN University
Diploma of Higher Education - DEC Civil
GPT Coimbatore
A-Levels - MCIOB
Chartered Institute of Building
A-Levels - Assoc RICS
Royal institution of Chartered Surveyors
A-Levels - MRICS (RICS APC Submitted)
oyal institution of Chartered Surveyors