Cost Controller / Cost Control Engineer

We are hiring Cost Controller / Cost Control Engineers to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain the project cost breakdown structure aligned with the WBS for accurate cost tracking and reporting
• Prepare, review, and update the project budget in coordination with project managers, planners, and quantity surveyors
• Monitor and record all committed costs, actual expenditures, and remaining forecasts against the approved budget at cost code level
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) to measure project cost and schedule performance using CPI, SPI, and variance analysis
• Analyse variances between budget, earned value, and actual cost to identify potential overruns and recommend corrective actions
• Review and validate subcontractor and supplier cost data, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and project scope
• Coordinate with the planning engineer to integrate cost and schedule data for accurate forecasting and reporting
• Track changes to the project scope through approved change orders and update cost forecasts accordingly
• Monitor site productivity rates, equipment utilization, and material wastage to assess cost impacts and efficiency improvements
• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly cost control reports for management and client review, including trend analysis and forecasts to completion (EAC)
• Verify and reconcile site material usage against procurement records to detect variances or potential losses
• Liaise with procurement to ensure purchased materials and services align with budgetary allocations and project timelines
• Participate in progress meetings to present cost performance metrics and highlight financial risks or opportunities
• Assist project management in claims preparation by providing accurate cost data and historical cost records
• Maintain detailed cost records, invoices, and backup documentation for audits, interim valuations, and final accounts
• Ensure compliance with company cost control procedures and Dubai client-specific cost reporting standards
• Support finance and commercial teams during project cash flow preparation and update based on actual site progress and EVM analysis

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5 or more years of experience in building construction in GCC.
• Proven track record of working on high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period?
• What is your current salary?
• Do you have experience on Earned Value Management (EVM) ?