Cost Control Manager / Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

The Cost Control Manager/Engineer will take ownership of cost control and budgeting activities across the company’s construction projects, combining strong technical and analytical skills with construction industry knowledge. The role involves monitoring project costs against budget, preparing forecasts and cost reports, and providing accurate financial insight to support project and management decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain project cost control systems, including budgets, cost codes, and cost breakdown structures.
• Monitor actual costs against budget, identifying variances and reporting on cost performance.
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections for project and senior management.
• Support the preparation of project budgets during the tender and mobilization stages.
• Track and control changes, variations, and their cost impact on the overall project budget.
• Coordinate with planning, procurement, and site teams to gather progress and cost data for reporting.
• Support earned-value management (EVM) processes, tracking cost and schedule performance indices.
• Review subcontractor and supplier invoices, valuations, and payment applications for accuracy and budget compliance.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions to project management.
• Maintain accurate cost records and documentation to support audits and management reviews.
• Liaise with commercial, finance, and project management teams to ensure alignment on cost reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure all cost control activities are fully documented and compliant with company procedures and UAE regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–12 years of cost control/cost engineering experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and cost reports on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with ERP/cost management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Primavera) and advanced MS Excel.
• UAE construction experience is preferred.
• Immediate availability is an advantage.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex cost and financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and cost/ERP management systems.
• Sound knowledge of cost control principles, budgeting, and earned-value management.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate cost performance clearly to management.
• Effective communication and coordination skills across commercial, planning, procurement, and site functions.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Work Location: In person