cost control manager

GBH International Group

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Cost Control Manager (Civil) to lead the cost management functions across major construction projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing budget planning, cost monitoring, financial forecasting, and ensuring cost-effective execution of works in line with project goals.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the cost control department and manage a team of cost engineers and planners.</li><li>Develop and implement cost control systems, procedures, and tools.</li><li>Prepare, monitor, and review project budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.</li><li>Analyze cost variances and recommend value engineering opportunities.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and finance teams to align cost strategies.</li><li>Validate and review contractor and supplier payments against project progress.</li><li>Prepare regular cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Assess and manage project financial risks and provide mitigation strategies.</li><li>Contribute to bid preparation and tender stage cost evaluations.</li><li>Support claims preparation, cost impact analysis, and commercial negotiations.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master&rsquo;s or MBA is a plus).</li><li>Minimum 10 years of managerial experience in cost control within the civil construction/contracting sector.</li><li>Strong understanding of project budgeting, financial reporting, and construction economics.</li><li>Proficient in ERP and cost control software (e.g., Primavera, SAP, Oracle).</li><li>Exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience in large-scale infrastructure, residential, or commercial projects.</li><li>Knowledge of contract administration and claims management.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED10,000.00 - AED20,000.00 per month

Cost Control Manager

Raq Contracting

Detailed Roles &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>Analyse and evaluate cost data to determine project budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Develop and implement cost control measures to ensure projects are completed within budget.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to establish cost objectives and monitor progress.</li><li>Conduct cost analysis and provide recommendations for cost-saving initiatives.</li><li>Prepare and present cost reports, including variance analysis and cost projections.</li><li>Review and negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to optimize cost efficiency.</li><li>Monitor and track project expenses and ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.</li><li>Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to project costs.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to project teams on cost management best practices.</li><li>Stay updated on industry trends and regulations related to cost management.</li></ul>Key Competencies:Experience:<ul><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction industry.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of construction contracts, cost control, and procurement processes.</li><li>In-depth understanding of construction methods, techniques, and materials</li><li>Expertise in cost estimation and cost management strategies.</li><li>Familiarity with contract administration and the legal aspects of construction projects</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>Proficiency in English, both written and verbal communication</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Advanced proficiency in quantity surveying and project management software tools.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to AED25,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Cost Control Manager: 10 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Required)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>100% (Required)</li></ul>

Civil - Cost Control Manager (Contracting Company)

Wood PLC

<div><div>Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cost Control Manager with a proven track record in leading and coordinating engineering teams to ensure the successful planning, execution, and completion of technical projects for a high-profile client.
</div>Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood's Oil, Gas &amp; New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
What we can offer
<ul><li>Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
</li><li>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
</li><li>Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
</li><li>Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
</li><li>Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance : The company provides Life Assurance cover
</li><li>End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
</li><li>The Employee Share Plan : Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
</li><li>Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years&rsquo; services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
</li><li>Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
</li><li>Global connections : Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
</li><li>Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems &ndash; delivered by experts in their field
</li></ul>Job Objective
The preparation and reporting of project cost budgets, and the tracking, management and reporting of project expenditure to enable robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle.
Accountable for the development of project budgets, the tracking of actual and forecasted costs and the generation of cost reports, ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy and accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures and standards.
Supervises, guides, and manages the Cost team in terms of delegating work, reviewing the work output of the team where appropriate, providing guidance and support, and managing the development of the Cost team members.
Accountable for ensuring project budgets, costs and reports are documented and auditable and that project budgets, costs and reports maintained and issued in a controlled manner. Acts as focal point for all aspects of cost support to the project team and client, managing the communications interfaces essential for the effective delivery of project cost analysis and support. Accountable for identifying areas of best practise and driving continuous improvement within the Cost team. Responsible for ensuring cost systems, process, procedures, and standards are maintained.
Role may be standalone on a project or as part of a team as determined by the requirements of the project organization.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Accountable for ensuring project cost budgets are developed and maintained in accordance with the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the Basis of Estimate.
</li><li>Effectively manage the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of the cost function.
</li><li>Liaise with procurement, finance, and time-capture functions, and third parties as required, to ensure accurate and timely capture of procurement, materials, subcontract and labor manhour costs. Ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with approved project WBS.
</li><li>Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, to maintain awareness of project activities and their impact on the project budget, schedule, and cost forecast.
</li><li>Manage the project / assignment work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvals.
</li><li>Accountable for ensuring project cost budgets are developed and maintained using appropriate software applications
</li><li>Monitor and review cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of project lifecycle.
</li><li>Liaise with project management, project planning, and others as required to ensure accuracy in project cost phasing and forecasting.
</li><li>Review and evaluate project cost performance reports in accordance with project reporting requirements.
</li><li>Review and evaluate updates to project cost forecasts
</li><li>Review and analyze on cost impact of project manpower forecast
</li><li>Review and issue of project change orders / variations in accordance with engineering and construction change notifications.
</li><li>Review, assess and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications.
</li><li>Monitor cost impact of achievement / non-achievement of major project milestones.
</li><li>Monitor overall project cost performance and contingency drawdown.
</li><li>Attend project / client periodic meetings and present project cost performance status as required.
</li><li>Facilitate / chair internal project cost performance meetings as required.
</li><li>Lead the project cost close-out process.
</li><li>Facilitate &amp; participate in contract and corporate Risk Analysis sessions
</li><li>Lead and participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews
</li><li>Play a key role in the mentoring and career development of Cost personnel
</li><li>Delegate and manage the work of subordinate project controls staff as required
</li><li>Provide direction, guidance and support to subordinate project controls staff as required
</li><li>Assist in staff performance reviews for cost team
</li><li>Participate in contract and corporate Audits
</li><li>Act as the Cost Focal Point for all project scopes within the assignment.
</li></ul>Accountable for ensuring that:
<ul><li>Budgets correspond in structure and monetary value to submitted estimates, the WBS &amp; CBS.
</li><li>Original and current budgets correspond to approved estimates plus approved scope changes through the project life cycle.
</li><li>Updates issued in a timely manner and cost reports are accurate within the bounds of the cost system.
</li><li>Projects are reported accurately and with sufficient detail.
</li><li>Project issues are highlighted in a timely manner.
</li><li>Project reports are issued in accordance with the contract reporting calendar.
</li><li>Scope and design development change orders are correctly identified.
</li><li>Change orders are tracked and correct submittal and approval dates are entered in tracking system.
</li><li>Change order status is adjusted within cost reporting system as change orders are submitted and approved.</li></ul></div>
 <div>Qualifications :
<ul><li>Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)
</li></ul>Knowledge, skills, and experience:
<ul><li>Incumbents will typically have a minimum 20 years relevant cost experience
</li><li>Minimum 5 years experience as a Cost Control Manager preferably with major ADNOC projects experience
</li><li>Excellent knowledge of cost software and related principles, tools and techniques including budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow
</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Cost Management including Change Management
</li><li>Excellent understanding of WBS &amp; CBS structures and project reporting capabilities
</li><li>Advanced ability to develop project cost budgets and change estimates advanced ability to prepare cost reports &bull; Excellent understanding of change management and associated cost and schedule processes
</li><li>Excellent understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and what-if scenarios
</li><li>Excellent understanding of project management principles and techniques
</li><li>Excellent understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning &amp; Risk Analysis &amp; Management
</li><li>Prior experience in a Senior or Principal Cost role and managing a team.
</li></ul>Personal Attributes
<ul><li>Demonstrates commitment to Wood Values, Visions &amp; Behaviors
</li><li>Applies analytical and statistical evaluation
</li><li>Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
</li><li>Demonstrates effective organization &amp; planning skills
</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast paced environment
</li><li>Strong communication skills both written and oral
</li><li>Uses initiative, experience and a proactive approach to problem solving
</li><li>Ability to guide, mentor &amp; supervise others
</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement</li></ul></div>
 <div><div>Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com 
</div><div></div> 
<div>Diversity Statement
</div><div>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.</div></div>

Cost Control Manager - Site (Habshan)

GREAT MISSION HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANCY

A REPUTED OIL AND GAS COMPANY IN ABU DHABI REQUIRED AN EXPERIENCE PROJECT CONTROL MANAGER<ul><li>Oversee cost estimating functions such as independent cost estimating, and contractor style cost estimates produced by an estimating team.</li><li>Implement client cost control processes develop and monitor an effective system of program/project cost controls and construction contract.</li><li>Assists in coordinating engineering and construction activities in conjunction with overall project schedule requirements.</li><li>Accountable for the management and tracking all project/program funding sources including SOW&rsquo;s and external contracts.</li><li>Measure and control cost, schedule, and technical performance against task or project plans.</li><li>Perform cost estimating functions, including quantity surveys, assessment of appropriate inflation factors, and pricing.</li><li>Preparing monthly analyses and reports on expenditures, progress, commitments, budget performance and schedule performance.</li><li>Provides regular briefing to project manager on project financials, schedule status, issues, and concerns.</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or relevant Engineering discipline.</li><li>Minimum of 15 to 20 years of experience in Oil &amp; Gas projects.</li><li>ADNOC project experience is preferable.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication and relevant technical expertise.</li></ul>WhatsApp: 055 883 4467Job Type: Full-time

PROJECT CONTROL MANAGER

DEOW INTERNATIONAL

Position Title: Project Control Manager Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Monthly Salary: AED 20,000 &ndash; 25,000 (All-inclusive) Employment Type: Full-Time / PermanentPosition OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Control Manager to lead project planning, cost control, and reporting functions for our ongoing and upcoming projects in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing schedule management, cost forecasting, risk analysis, and performance measurement to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.</li><li>Track and control project costs, including budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance tracking methodologies.</li><li>Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams including Engineering, Procurement, and Finance to ensure alignment of planning and execution.</li><li>Manage project risks, identify schedule/cost impacts, and provide mitigation strategies.</li><li>Oversee change control processes, including impact analysis and approvals.</li><li>Support contract administration, claims preparation, and progress billing.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company standards, procedures, and client requirements.</li><li>Provide leadership and mentorship to junior planning and control staff as required.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;10 years of experience in project controls, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, and advanced Excel.</li><li>Experience with EVM, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting tools.</li><li>Familiarity with project control practices in sectors such as construction, oil &amp; gas, or infrastructure is preferred.</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>PMP, CCP, or PMI-SP certification is an advantage.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary package</li><li>Opportunity to work on high-profile projects</li><li>Professional development and training support</li><li>Multinational team environment</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED20,000.00 - AED25,000.00 per monthAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul>

Project Control Manager

شركة اسناد الطرق للمقاولات

A leading contracting company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Project Controls Manager / Project Controller to join our team on site-based roles across multiple project locations in KSA.Core Duties:<ul><li>Set up WBS &amp; cost codes, load control budget &amp; cost-loaded P6 baseline within 30 days of NTP.</li><li>Run bi-weekly cost updates, issue Monthly Project Performance Report (CPI, SPI, EAC, risk drawdown).</li><li>Lead site Change Control Board, ensure no work proceeds without approved budget or contingency release.</li><li>Re-forecast cash flow each month, align with billing milestones and treasury draw schedules.</li><li>Chair variance-review meetings: diagnose root-causes, agree recovery plans, and log actions.</li><li>Lead with GL revenue recognition (IFRS 15 %-complete) &amp; month-end accruals, Work In Progress, Percentage of Completion Method.</li><li>Mentor on-site cost team, ensure data integrity in NetSuite/P6, prepare project close-out cost report.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Education: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.</li><li>Previous Experience: 8+ years on Infrastructure projects leading USD 100+ million Project Financial Control.</li><li>Must Have: Primavera P6, NetSuite (or SAP/Oracle) job costing, Strong Excel &amp; Power BI, IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition, Strong Analytical Skills.</li><li>Preferred: CMA, CPA, AACE CCP, PMP.</li></ul>&#1606;&#1608;&#1593; &#1575;&#1604;&#1608;&#1592;&#1610;&#1601;&#1577;: &#1583;&#1608;&#1575;&#1605; &#1603;&#1575;&#1605;&#1604;

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