Lead-Quantity Audit

DAMAC Properties; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in the United Arab Emirates is looking for a skilled manager to oversee cost control operations. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with financial governance, lead a team of cost engineers, and manage stakeholder relationships to align project goals. Candidates should have experience in data integrity management and be proficient in ERP systems like Oracle and SAP. This position requires strong leadership abilities and a focus on accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and compliance within cost control frameworks.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to internal cost control frameworks and governance.
• Interface with various teams to align cost control objectives.
• Lead and mentor cost engineers in post-contract works.
• Track actual costs vs. budget and prepare monthly reports.
• Evaluate contractor claims and ensure budget alignment.
• Maintain forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Lead the reconciliation and closure of final accounts.
• Ensure data integrity in cost management systems.

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Candy

Job description

Managerial Responsibilities

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal cost control frameworks, audit protocols, and financial governance across all post-contract activities.
• Stakeholder Management: Interface with Development, Finance, and Project Delivery teams to align cost control objectives with project and corporate goals.
• Team Oversight: Lead and mentor cost engineers or quantity surveyors assigned to post-contract works, ensuring timely reporting and issue resolution.

Direct Functional Responsibilities

• Cost Monitoring & Reporting: Track actual costs vs. budget across all packages, prepare monthly cost reports, and flag deviations with root‑cause analysis.
• Change Management: Evaluate and validate contractor claims, variations, and change orders, ensuring alignment with contract terms and budget impact.
• Forecasting & Cash Flow: Maintain rolling forecasts and cash flow projections based on committed and anticipated expenditures.
• Final Account Closure: Lead the reconciliation and closure of final accounts, ensuring all contractual obligations are met and documented.
• System & Data Integrity: Maintain cost data accuracy in ERP or cost management systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Candy, or bespoke platforms).