Cost Control Engineer

Job roles and Responsibilities:

• Identify deviations from the project budget and ensure that the cost impact of all changes is captured and is claimed from the client, and /or deducted from the responsible subcontractor.
• Update monthly all the aspects that delineate the Cost to Complete Report.
• Liaise with Finance & Accounts Department and various operations support staff for current and accurate cost data for the preparation of cost reports.
• Revise project cost estimate at the end of every reporting period to generate forecast at completion.
• Validate the Cost Code in every Material Requisition and Store Issue Voucher for the proper alignment of the material costs as per each budget item.
• Evaluation of reports / data determined by entailed department/section in connection to the Project Cost; Confirmation of material requisitions and give directive to the involved individual if reconsideration is required; Permit / Decline system modification subsequent to profound analysis of its advantage and disadvantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Quantity Surveying.
• Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers and superiors/managers.
• Has the capability to prepare, develop and analyse budgets;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to monitor and control projects as per approved budget.
• Has fair understanding of project cost management, process improvement, budget tracking of expenses, performance management and contracts.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, proficiency in Arabic language is an additional skill.
• Excellent knowledge and skills in the use of MS Office.
• 3 years or more of experience as a Cost Control Engineer or Quantity Surveyor, working with Main Contractors.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)