Cost Control Engineer (Infrastructure & Utilities)

Emarat Aloula Contracting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Emarat Aloula Contracting is seeking a skilled Project Cost Controller to oversee and manage project budgets in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and have a minimum of 7 years of experience in relevant fields such as infrastructure and utilities, pipeline systems, and EPC projects.

Key responsibilities include monitoring cost performance, preparing monthly reports, and coordinating with various teams to ensure budget compliance. Proficiency in tools like Oracle and Power BI is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in UAE, preferably in infrastructure and utilities.
• Experience in pipeline, sewerage networks, water treatment, or EPC projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets and financial control systems.
• Monitor project cost performance and perform variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate with planning, procurement, and technical teams.

Skills

Cost control principles

Budget development

Earned value management (EVM)

Oracle Fusion / Oracle Unifier / Horizon ERP

Primavera P6

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Understanding of FIDIC contracts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Oracle systems

Primavera P6

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain strong project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and financial control systems from project initiation to close-out.
• Monitor project cost performance by tracking actual versus budgeted expenses and identifying deviations.
• Perform variance analysis and update forecast to complete ETC and 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

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.