Junior Cost Estimation & Forecasting Analyst

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Graduate Cost Estimation to support the project team through all phases of delivery, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. The role emphasizes cost control, variance analysis and alignment with project scope and schedule.

The successful candidate will develop budgets, monitor expenditures, prepare cash flow forecasts and financial dashboards, and assist with change impact assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience on engineering, construction, energy, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Proven cost control and reporting experience.
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) principles.
• Certifications such as AACE CCP or PMP are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of project cost budgets and forecasts.
• Cost tracking expenditure monitoring and variance analysis.
• Preparation of cost reports cash flow forecasts and financial dashboards.
• Support to change management including evaluation of cost impacts.
• Understanding of earned value management (EVM) principles.
• Cost risk identification and mitigation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Data validation

Excel data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Quantity Surveying

Finance

Cost Engineering

AACE CCP

PMP

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Project cost management systems

Job description

Wood in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Graduate Cost Estimation to support the project team through all phases of delivery, focusing on budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. The role emphasizes cost control, variance analysis and alignment with project scope and schedule.

The successful candidate will develop budgets, monitor expenditures, prepare cash flow forecasts and financial dashboards, and assist with change impact assessments.