Engineer - Senior Cost Control

BARARI NATURAL RESOURCES LLC; Al Ain, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

BARARI NATURAL RESOURCES LLC in Al Ain is looking for a professional in cost control to develop and implement strategies for major projects, ensuring adherence to budget targets.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Finance and expertise in project budgeting, financial analysis, and industry-standard cost control software. Proficiency in Excel is also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven expertise in developing and managing project budgets for large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in cost control software and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive cost control strategies for major projects.
• Lead preparation and analysis of detailed cost estimates and budgets.
• Monitor and report on project expenditures and performance.
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis and support informed decision-making.

Skills

Cost control strategies

Budget management

Financial analysis

EVM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

CostX

SAP

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive cost control strategies and systems for major projects, ensuring adherence to budget and financial targets.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of detailed cost estimates, forecasts, and budgets throughout the project lifecycle, identifying potential risks and variances.
• Monitor and report on project expenditures, progress, and performance against baseline budgets, providing timely and accurate financial insights to stakeholders.
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis, including earned value management (EVM), variance analysis, and trend analysis to support informed decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven expertise in developing and managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for large‑scale, complex projects.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard cost control software (e.g., Primavera P6, CostX, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.