Cost Control Lead – Electrical Substation Projects

Albatha Holding LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Albatha Holding LLC is seeking an experienced cost controller for electrical, power infrastructure projects in the UAE. You will monitor budgets, forecast costs to completion, and analyze variances to keep projects within approved budgets.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement and finance teams, maintain cost records and prepare regular cost updates. A strong Excel and ERP background (SAP/Oracle) is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project cost control within electrical contracting, power or infra projects.
• Experience in power substation projects, preferably 132 kV or higher.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Experience tracking procurement costs, material commitments, subcontractor costs and project variations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination with project, procurement and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and identify cost variances.
• Prepare project cost reports, budget forecasts and cost performance updates.
• Track actual expenditure, procurement commitments and subcontractor costs.
• Forecast project costs to completion and highlight potential budget overruns.
• Analyse cost deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor material, equipment and labour costs for electrical and power substation projects.
• Review project variations, change orders and their financial impact.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Procurement, Finance and site teams to ensure effective cost control.
• Maintain accurate cost records, budget trackers and supporting documentation.
• Support management in financial planning and decision making to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

MS Excel

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Albatha Holding LLC is seeking an experienced cost controller for electrical, power infrastructure projects in the UAE. You will monitor budgets, forecast costs to completion, and analyze variances to keep projects within approved budgets.

You will collaborate with project managers, procurement and finance teams, maintain cost records and prepare regular cost updates. A strong Excel and ERP background (SAP/Oracle) is essential.