Cost Manager – Construction & Urban Development (Dubai)

Drees & Sommer Asia and Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training and development at Drees &amp

Annual leave

Job summary

Drees & Sommer Asia and Middle East is seeking a hands-on Cost Manager in Dubai to drive cost planning, measurement, and commercial analysis for complex urban development and infrastructure projects.

You will lead cost evaluations, forecast cash flows, and support investment decisions while coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams. The role offers broad exposure and a path for long-term growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost calculation and cost management within construction or real estate.
• Knowledge of cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and cost management software.
• Strong English skills; UAE driving licence.
• Willingness to contribute across commercial and project topics beyond cost management.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare investment cost estimates, cost plans and detailed cost calculations across all project phases.
• Perform quantity take-offs and analyses including BIM-based and manual measurement extraction.
• Review and challenge cost calculations and estimates by stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project cost tracking: budgets, commitments, expenditures, change orders.
• Develop model-based cost forecasts, cash flow projections and cost outlooks.
• Lead cost evaluations within change management and risk assessments.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization to meet targets.
• Prepare financial analyses and management dashboards, coordinating with clients and teams.

Skills

Cost management

Cost planning

Forecasting

Project controls

Excel

English language

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Construction Management or a comparable qualification

Tools

BIM-based measurement

Cost management software

Job description

Drees & Sommer Asia and Middle East is seeking a hands-on Cost Manager in Dubai to drive cost planning, measurement, and commercial analysis for complex urban development and infrastructure projects.

You will lead cost evaluations, forecast cash flows, and support investment decisions while coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams. The role offers broad exposure and a path for long-term growth within a collaborative environment.