Cost Control Engineer (Infrastructure & Utilities)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and financial control systems from project initiation to close-out.
• Monitor project cost performance by tracking actual vs. budgeted expenses and identifying deviations.
• Perform variance analysis and update forecast to complete (ETC) and estimate at completion (EAC).
• Ensure accurate cost coding, commitment tracking, and expenditure classification.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions, subcontractor invoices, and material requests for compliance with budget and contractual requirements.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, and cash flow forecasts using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Oracle systems.
• Evaluate change orders, analyze financial impacts of variations, and support preparation of claims and contractual adjustments.
• Coordinate with planning, procurement, commercial, and technical teams to maintain alignment between budget, commitments, and project progress.
• Participate in project risk assessments, cost risk analysis, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support tendering and pre-contract cost evaluation when required.
• Maintain accurate cost records and prepare reporting for management and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (required).
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in UAE, preferably in:
• Infrastructure and utilities
• Pipeline and water transmission systems
• Sewerage networks
• Water treatment or desalination
• Industrial or EPC projects
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, budget development, and earned value management (EVM).
• Proficiency in:
• Oracle Fusion / Oracle Unifier / Horizon ERP
• Primavera P6
• Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot, Macros)
• Cost reporting and analytical dashboards
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, claims, and variation orders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent