Cost Control Engineer

A Cost Control Engineer in building construction manages financial performance throughout the project lifecycle — from budgeting and tendering to execution and final account closure.

They typically work with:

• Contractors
• Consultants
• Project Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Procurement Teams

Key Responsibilities

1 Budgeting & Estimation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates
• Develop project budgets
• Analyze drawings and BOQs (Bill of Quantities)
• Support tender pricing

2 Cost Monitoring & Reporting

• Track actual cost vs. budget
• Prepare cost reports (weekly/monthly)
• Monitor cash flow
• Identify cost overruns early

3 Variation & Change Management

• Evaluate variation orders
• Price change requests
• Assess financial impact of design changes

4 Procurement Support

• Analyze subcontractor quotations
• Perform cost comparisons
• Support contract negotiations

5 Risk & Value Engineering

• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis
• Support value engineering workshops

6 Final Accounts

• Prepare final project cost statement
• Reconcile budgets vs. actual costs
• Assist in claim settlement Required Skills Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of construction methods
• BOQ & measurement knowledge
• Cost estimation techniques
• Contract knowledge (e.g., FIDIC standards)
• Software: Primavera P6, MS Excel (advanced), SAP, CostX, etc.

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Quantity Surveying

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person