Maritime Projects Cost Control Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East Limited – Dubai Branch seeks a seasoned Projects Control Manager (Cost Engineering) for its AE Maritime department to drive cost planning, budgeting and forecasting across Abu Dhabi Ports projects. You will monitor performance against budgets and manage cost change while delivering accurate reporting.

You will work with project, commercial and client teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with contractual governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or a related discipline.
• PMP, PMI‑ACP or Cost Engineering certification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls or cost management on large infrastructure or maritime projects.
• Proven track record leading cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and control for multi‑million‑dollar projects.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data and produce clear reports.
• Excellent knowledge of cost control software (Primavera P6, SAP, CostX) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing change orders, variations and cost risk assessments.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with clients and senior management.
• Understanding of contractual terms, procurement processes and governance in construction.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; fluent English; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts for Abu Dhabi Ports projects.
• Monitor actual costs against approved budgets and provide variance analysis regularly.
• Identify, assess and mitigate cost‑related risks and change impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present accurate cost reports, dashboards and financial performance summaries to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate with project managers, commercial teams and client representatives to align on cost objectives and obligations.
• Lead the preparation of cost estimates for variations, claims and change orders per contract terms.
• Implement and maintain cost control procedures, tools and best practices in line with WSP standards.
• Support development of cash flow forecasts and funding requirements for project financing.
• Conduct post‑project cost reviews and lessons‑learned to improve future performance.
• Ensure adherence to governance, audit requirements and regulatory standards in cost activities.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Contractual knowledge

Pressure handling

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or related

PMP/PMI-ACP/Cost Engineering certification

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

CostX

Excel

Job description

WSP Middle East Limited – Dubai Branch seeks a seasoned Projects Control Manager (Cost Engineering) for its AE Maritime department to drive cost planning, budgeting and forecasting across Abu Dhabi Ports projects. You will monitor performance against budgets and manage cost change while delivering accurate reporting.

You will work with project, commercial and client teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with contractual governance requirements.