cost control specialist

Imtiaz Group (SMC Private) Ltd.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical &ldquo;Cost Controller&rdquo; to oversee kitchen cost management and ensure accuracy in recipes and bill of materials (BOMs). The ideal candidate will play a key role in controlling food costs, maintaining standardization and improving operational efficiency.Qualification:Master&rsquo;s degree in Finance, AccountingExperience:Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of relevant experience in cost control, preferably in the food or retail industry.Key Responsibilities:* Develop, standardize, and validate recipes and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in coordination with culinary and production teams.* Ensure accuracy of ingredient quantities, yields, and costing in all recipes and menu items.* Conduct periodic kitchen audits to assess food cost, wastage, and adherence to portion control standards.* Monitor and enforce portion control mechanisms to ensure consistency and cost efficiency.* Analyze cost variances between theoretical and actual consumption, highlighting discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.* Track daily, weekly, and monthly food cost trends and prepare detailed variance and performance reports.* Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to ensure cost-effective sourcing without compromising quality.Implement and maintain cost control policies, SOPs, and internal checks across kitchen operations.* Support menu engineering initiatives by providing cost analysis and profitability insights.* Identify opportunities for cost optimization, waste reduction, and process improvements.Job Type: Full-timePay: Rs80,000.00 - Rs110,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Cost Controller

Venco Imtiaz Contracting Co

Job Summary:Lead the cost control function for large-scale building construction projects, ensuring stringent financial monitoring, cost forecasting, and budget compliance. Directly manage cost control engineers and analysts, integrate cost data with project schedules. Act as the key advisor to project management and senior leadership on cost-related decisions to maximize profitability and mitigate risks.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and implement comprehensive cost control plans aligned with the project&rsquo;s Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and contractual requirements</li><li>Establish project budgets in collaboration with project management and quantity surveying teams, ensuring detailed cost breakdown structures for accurate tracking</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day management of committed costs, actual expenditures, forecast updates, and cost-to-complete estimates at work package and cost code levels</li><li>Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to integrate cost and schedule data, calculating CPI, SPI, VAC, EAC, and forecasting potential cost overruns or savings</li><li>Conduct detailed variance analysis between baseline budgets, actual costs, and earned value to identify cost drivers, inefficiencies, and risk areas</li><li>Coordinate with procurement and subcontractor management to ensure purchase orders, change orders, and subcontract agreements reflect approved budgets and scope</li><li>Validate subcontractor invoices and progress claims to confirm alignment with agreed contract terms and work performed</li><li>Liaise with planning/scheduling engineers to ensure cost data accurately reflects project progress and productivity metrics</li><li>Prepare and deliver timely, accurate cost control reports, dashboards, and forecasts for project teams, senior management, and clients, highlighting key risks and recommendations</li><li>Lead cost forecasting and cash flow projections to support financial planning and liquidity management for ongoing projects</li><li>Monitor labor productivity and material usage on site, working with site teams to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste</li><li>Manage the cost control team, providing mentorship, workload distribution, and performance evaluations</li><li>Ensure all cost control activities comply with company policies, client contractual obligations, and Dubai regulatory standards</li><li>Participate in project change management processes, assessing cost impacts of scope changes and preparing variation order cost analyses</li><li>Support claims management by providing detailed cost evidence and historical cost tracking</li><li>Conduct training sessions for project personnel on cost control procedures, EVM principles, and reporting tools</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audits related to cost control and project financials, ensuring readiness and data accuracy</li><li>Continuously review and improve cost control methodologies, tools, and reporting formats to increase efficiency and accuracy</li></ul>Qualifications and Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.</li><li>12 or more years of progressive experience in cost control on complex building projects in Dubai/GCC, including at least 4 years in a Leadership or managerial role.</li><li>Proven track record of working on high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>What is your notice period?</li><li>What is your current salary?</li><li>Do you have experience working with contracting companies within UAE?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Cost Control Lead / Manager

UCC Holding

<div>
 
 Senior Cost Control Manager &ndash; EPC Projects (Oil &amp; Gas / Power Generation)
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 UCC Trading &amp; Contracting (UCC) &ndash; Qatar
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Project Controls
 
 
 
 Reports To:
 
 Project Controls Director
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Qatar
 
 
 About UCC Trading &amp; Contracting
 
 
 UCC Trading &amp; Contracting (UCC) is one of the leading EPC and construction organizations in the region, delivering large-scale projects across the Oil &amp; Gas, Power, Infrastructure, Industrial, and Energy sectors. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a highly accomplished
 
 Senior Cost Control Manager
 
 to lead cost governance and financial performance across multiple mega EPC projects.
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 The
 
 Senior Cost Control Manager
 
 is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing cost control, forecasting, budget governance, and financial performance across a portfolio of major EPC projects.
 
 
 Acting as the organization's
 
 Corporate Cost Authority
 
 , the successful candidate will ensure the integrity of project budgets, forecasts, commitments, and reporting while providing executive management with accurate, data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
 
 
 This role requires extensive experience managing cost functions across large-scale
 
 Oil &amp; Gas, Power Generation, Energy, and Infrastructure projects
 
 , with a strong focus on portfolio oversight, commercial awareness, and team leadership.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 Cost Control Governance &amp; Strategy
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Establish and implement cost control policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks across all EPC projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain:
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS)
 </li>
 <li>
 Budget control procedures
 </li>
 <li>
 Forecasting methodologies (ETC / EAC)
 </li>
 <li>
 Commitment and accrual management processes
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure consistency and compliance in cost control practices across all projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serve as the focal point for portfolio-wide cost performance and financial governance.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Budgeting, Forecasting &amp; Financial Control
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the preparation, review, and control of:
 </li>
 <li>
 Project budgets and cost baselines
 </li>
 <li>
 Forecasts at Completion (EAC)
 </li>
 <li>
 Estimates to Complete (ETC)
 </li>
 <li>
 Cash flow projections
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor project expenditures and forecast accuracy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze productivity trends, risks, and cost performance drivers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Challenge project teams on unrealistic assumptions and forecast deviations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure forecasts accurately reflect project realities and commercial risks.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Portfolio &amp; Multi-Project Oversight
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage cost performance across multiple concurrent EPC and mega projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Consolidate project data into executive-level portfolio reports and dashboards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and communicate:
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost overruns
 </li>
 <li>
 Variances and trends
 </li>
 <li>
 Forecast risks
 </li>
 <li>
 Portfolio-wide improvement opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide proactive recommendations and early warning reports to senior leadership.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Change Management, Variations &amp; Claims
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Govern the cost management aspects of:
 </li>
 <li>
 Variations
 </li>
 <li>
 Change Orders
 </li>
 <li>
 Claims and Counterclaims
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all cost increases are properly assessed, justified, documented, and approved.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support commercial teams on negotiations and contractual discussions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide cost impact assessments and substantiation for dispute resolution.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Cost Systems, Reporting &amp; Data Integrity
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead effective utilization of SAP, ERP platforms, and project cost management systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure accuracy in:
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost coding
 </li>
 <li>
 Commitment tracking
 </li>
 <li>
 Accrual management
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost allocation
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and approve:
 </li>
 <li>
 Monthly Cost Reports
 </li>
 <li>
 Forecast Updates
 </li>
 <li>
 Executive Dashboards
 </li>
 <li>
 Portfolio Performance Reports
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain audit-ready, transparent, and reliable cost records.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Leadership &amp; Team Development
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and mentor Cost Control Managers, Senior Cost Engineers, and Cost Engineers across various projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish team KPIs, development plans, and performance objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and challenge project-level submissions to ensure alignment with corporate standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate closely with:
 </li>
 <li>
 Project Directors
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial &amp; Contracts Teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Finance Departments
 </li>
 <li>
 Procurement Teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Executive Management
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional certifications such as
 
 CCP, PMP, AACE, EVP, or equivalent
 
 are highly desirable.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced proficiency in Cost Management Systems, SAP, ERP Platforms, Power BI, and reporting tools.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 15+ years
 
 of progressive experience in Cost Control and Project Controls within EPC organizations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience delivering major
 
 Oil &amp; Gas, Power Generation, Energy, Industrial, or Infrastructure projects
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated expertise in
 
 portfolio-level cost management and multi-project oversight
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong background in EPC, EPCM, and Lump Sum Contract environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working on mega projects within the Middle East and international markets is highly preferred.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Competencies
 
 
 Technical
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 EPC Cost Control &amp; Forecasting
 </li>
 <li>
 Portfolio Cost Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Budgeting &amp; Financial Planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract &amp; Commercial Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Change Management &amp; Claims Evaluation
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost Governance &amp; Compliance
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Leadership
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Team Leadership &amp; Development
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic Planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholder Management
 </li>
 <li>
 Executive-Level Reporting
 </li>
 <li>
 Business Partnering &amp; Influence
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Personal Attributes
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong commercial and financial acumen
 </li>
 <li>
 Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
 </li>
 <li>
 High integrity and professional credibility
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to influence senior stakeholders and project leadership
 </li>
 <li>
 Results-oriented with excellent attention to detail
 </li>
 <li>
 Resilient and effective in high-pressure project environments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
</div>

Cost Control Manager

Binghatti Holding Limited

About UsBinghatti is one of the UAE&rsquo;s most dynamic and fast-growing property brands, headquartered in Dubai. We&rsquo;re known for bold architecture, visionary design and partnerships with global luxury icons such as Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob &amp; Co. With a portfolio exceeding AED 15 billion across Dubai&rsquo;s most prestigious developments, Binghatti continues to transform the city&rsquo;s skyline and set new standards for innovation and excellence in real estate.Job SummaryThe Cost Control Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling project costs throughout the lifecycle of high-rise, Low-rise, Villa and masterplan mix use development construction projects. The role ensures that project expenditure remains within approved budgets while maintaining quality, schedule, and contractual requirements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasted costs.</li><li>Review contractor payment applications and verify quantities and progress.</li><li>Analyze cost variances and prepare monthly cost reports and cost analysis for management.</li><li>Evaluate variation orders, claims, and change requests.</li><li>Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure cost compliance.</li><li>Review and validate Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates.</li><li>Track procurement costs and monitor budget allocations.</li><li>Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimization measures.</li><li>Maintain cost control systems and project cost databases.</li><li>Prepare cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in civil engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.</li><li>5&ndash;10 years of experience in cost control for high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of BOQs, contracts, budgeting, and cost reporting.</li><li>Experience working with leading main contractors.</li><li>Experience reviewing contractor claims and variation orders.</li><li>Proficiency in Excel, Expedient, CostX, Candy, Primavera P6, or similar software.</li><li>Excellent analytical and communication skills.</li></ul>Why Work for UsAt Binghatti, we don&rsquo;t just build properties &ndash; we build legacies. You&rsquo;ll join a team driven by ambition, creativity and excellence, where ideas move fast and every project makes a statement. Here, you&rsquo;ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in real estate, contributing to iconic developments that define Dubai&rsquo;s future. If you&rsquo;re ready to be part of a company that&rsquo;s shaping history, Binghatti is where your story begins.Work Location: In person

Cost Control Engineer

Saipem

<div>
 
 Saipem
 
 is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is &ldquo;One Company&rdquo; organized into business lines:
 
 Asset Based Services
 
 ,
 
 Drilling
 
 ,
 
 Energy Carriers
 
 ,
 
 Offshore Wind
 
 ,
 
 Sustainable Infrastructures
 
 ,
 
 Robotics &amp; Industrialized Solutions
 
 . Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company&rsquo;s purpose is &ldquo;
 
 Engineering for a sustainable future
 
 &rdquo;. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than
 
 50 countries
 
 around the world and employs about
 
 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities
 
 .
 
 
 
 Purpose Of The Position
 
 
 
 As
 
 Cost Control Engineer
 
 , you will respond/report to the
 
 Lead / Manager
 
 and be part of
 
 PCON Department
 
 within the
 
 COMP5 Project.
 
 
 
 
 How can you support us? Here are below your responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Mission
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Establish and manage a cost control system in order to support the PM decision-making process and allow him to complete the project within the approved budget
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure any deviation from budget is promptly spotted and analysed, final impact is estimated and the effect of corrective actions taken is monitored
 </li>
 <li>
 Create a cost awareness atmosphere among project team
 </li>
 <li>
 Satisfy the Operating Company and Corporate requirements for the cost control reporting, cooperating with the proper interfaces.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Tasks
 
 
 
 
 At Project Initial Phase
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 After contract award, ensure the implementation of the Cost Control System, elaborating the consolidated Cost Breakdown
 </li>
 <li>
 Structure according to the relevant procedure, reviewing the procurement/accounting system adopted in each Operating Companies/Branches involved into the project, and verifying the application of the CBS and the cost traceability
 </li>
 <li>
 Issue the Project Cost Control Procedure, Cost Coding Manual and Risk Management Plan, for the Project Control Manager verification, according to standards and contract specification and configure the Cost Breakdown Structure to monitor procurement and accounting activities
 </li>
 <li>
 If not provided during the commercial phase, split the Commercial Budget according to the intercompany scheme, contract and work schedule, in order to report revenues/costs by entity, currencies, and main cost accounts and prepare the cash-flow by currency
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate the risk managment activities startup organizing the first brainstorming and the qualitative / quantitative assessment of the identified risks and opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Carry out the Montecarlo Analysis
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 During The Project Execution Phase
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure the Cost Control System works effectively and cost status is soundly assessed and reported
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor activity progress and the relevant earned value, as well as the value of work done against the invoices received, determining the monthly accruals (to have accounts in line with works progress)
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the Project during the contract changes/claims process providing the cost impact analysis, and keep updated the cost/revenues forecast relevant to intercompany services
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyse committed costs and activities to-date, review the estimate to complete, isolating any deviation from baselines or adverse trend and warn the PM on time to take corrective actions in order to prevent overruns
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain the risk management process organizing periodic meetings and verifying the risk owners feedback
 </li>
 <li>
 Issue the project and company reporting
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 At project closure
 
 
 
 Support the Project Control Manager in the preparation of the Project close-out Report and the costfeed-back data to Project Control and Commercial Department.
 
 
 
 What are we looking for?
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Any Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree relevant to the requirement
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5+ years of experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Languages
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proficient in English
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What Can We Offer To You
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Permanent Contract &ndash; Project-based position
 </li>
 <li>
 Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package
 </li>
 <li>
 Working Hours: 45 hours (9 hours x 5 days)
 </li>
 <li>
 Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals
 </li>
 <li>
 Location: Qatar - Doha
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 We support your development!
 
 Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form!
 
 
 
 We embrace diversity!
 
 At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
 
 
 
 Safety and Sustainability matter to us!
 
 Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
 
 
 
 Find out more on our career page
 
 
 here
 
 
 
 
 One
 
 vision,
 
 many
 
 paths,
 
 limitless
 
 possibilities.
 
 
 
 PRIVACY POLICY
 
 
 
 In accordance with the Qatar's Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (PDPPL) enacted as Law No. 13 of 2016 (&ldquo;GDPR&rdquo;). All interested candidates (L. 903/03) are invited to consult the privacy policy (art 13, 14, D.Lgs 196/03 and art 13 GDPR 679/16)
 
 
</div>

Shamiya Catering

The Supply Chain &amp; Cost Control Officer is an internal control enforcement role responsible for actively enforcing the company&rsquo;s inventory, receiving, storage, and distribution controls across Central Kitchen, warehouses, and branches.This is not an observation, support, or advisory role.It exists to police compliance, detect control breaches, stop improper behavior, and ensure internal systems are followed exactly as designed.The Officer acts as the first line of enforcement for inventory and cost control on the ground and plays a direct role in protecting food cost % and preventing leakage.Job Type: Full-timePay: KD250.000 - KD350.000 per monthWork Location: In person

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