Cost Control Engineer

KAD Construction LLC.; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

KAD Construction LLC. is looking for a Cost Engineer in Dubai to provide cost analysis, controls, and reporting for infrastructure projects. Candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience and strong abilities in managing project costs and communicating effectively. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work across functions. If you possess the skill set to juggle multiple projects and provide actionable cost insights, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in Infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning.
• Ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provides cost analysis, controls and reports activities for all projects.
• Prepares and analyzes comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data.
• Organizes, monitors and controls projects cost.
• Analyzes projects expenses by trade and compares them to budget.
• Ensures all project commitments are accurately reported.
• Advises management when forecasted costs exceed the budget.
• Disseminates budget information to operating groups.
• Uses statistical tools to analyze cost metrics.
• Analyzes contractors' cost reports.
• Prepares and reports cost engineering information monthly.
• Collects, monitors and reports all cost information.
• Reviews and analyzes claims and Change Orders.
• Initiates action when allocated funds will be exceeded.

Skills

7+ years’ experience in a similar position

Ability to work in a cross-functional team

Extremely detail-oriented

Independent thinking and reasoning

Effective written and oral communication

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

• Provides cost analysis, controlsand reports activities for all projects.
• Provides input and recommendations for cost engineering requirements relative to project controls, and prepares and analyzes comparisons of scope, quantities and cost data between the project forecasts and the budgets.
• Organizes, monitors and controls projects cost and defines projects needs for cost control in accordance with contractual requirements, objectives, and Company procedures.
• Analyzes projects expenses by trade and compares them to budget.
• Ensures that all project commitments are accurately reported and maintains updated final project forecasts and expenditure forecasts.
• Proactively advises management when forecasted costs exceed the approved budget.
• Disseminates budget information to all operating groups, provides clarification and additional information where required & handles related special assignments if required.
• Uses statistical tools to analyze cost metrics and perform risk analysis.
• Analyzes contractors' cost reports and extracts required data for management reporting.
• Prepares and reports cost engineering information on a monthly basis and additional reports as required by Management.
• Collects, monitors, analyzes and reports all cost information for all projects through all departments.
• Reviews and analyzes all claims and Change Orders on projects contracts.
• Initiates appropriate action when total forecast indicates allocated funds will be exceeded.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in Infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Extremely detail-oriented
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
• The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously