Cost Controller

Uaeadvise; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Cost Control Engineer with 5 years of experience. The role involves monitoring and controlling project costs to ensure the budget is adhered to. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related fields and experience with cost control software like Primavera and MS Project. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and a dynamic work environment with exciting projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost control or project finance.
• Focus on construction or engineering projects required.
• Strong knowledge of cost control and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs.
• Develop cost control plans and budgets.
• Track and analyze project expenditures.
• Prepare and update cost reports regularly.
• Identify and resolve potential cost overruns.

Skills

Cost control principles

Financial analysis

Budgeting techniques

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Cost Control Engineer with 5 years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and controlling project costs, ensuring projects are completed within the approved budget. This role involves collaborating with project managers and other departments to track and report on financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs, ensuring that all financial resources are used efficiently and within budget.
• Develop cost control plans, budgets, and schedules in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
• Track and analyze project expenditures, including materials, labor, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare and update cost reports regularly, providing detailed analysis of variances between actual costs and budgets.
• Identify potential cost overruns and work proactively to resolve issues.
• Ensure that all project-related financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the procurement and project management teams to ensure cost efficiency in project execution.
• Review and approve changes in project scope, cost estimates, and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation of all cost control activities and reports.
• Participate in project progress meetings and provide input on financial and cost-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost control or project finance, with a focus on construction or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, financial analysis, and budgeting techniques.
• Experience with cost control software and project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track and forecast project costs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and report financial data to management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A dynamic work environment with exposure to exciting projects.