On-Site Cost Control Engineer – Dubai Construction Projects

M I R A L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employment visa

Medical insurance

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

MIRAL.LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Cost Control Engineer to join our construction team. You'll monitor budgets, forecast costs, track expenditures, variations, and ensure accurate cost reporting on complex projects.

The ideal candidate has direct construction company experience, strong MS Excel skills, and hands-on knowledge of EAC, ETC, and cost-to-complete forecasting, with on-site work in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Proven experience as Cost Control Engineer in the construction industry
• Must have direct experience working for a construction company
• Experience with budgets, forecasting, commitments, variations and cost reporting

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs from project commencement through completion
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cost reports
• Track actual project expenditure against approved budgets and identify variances
• Monitor commitments, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, material costs, and site expenditures
• Maintain project cost codes and ensure accurate allocation of project costs
• Prepare monthly cost-control reports and provide analysis to project management
• Monitor project progress against budget and forecast the final cost
• Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) and cost-to-complete forecasts
• Identify potential cost overruns and provide corrective action recommendations
• Monitor financial impact of variations, claims and change orders
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, Finance, and Site Engineers
• Review subcontractor and supplier commitments and ensure they are reflected in cost reports
• Monitor accruals, invoices, commitments, and actual costs
• Assist in project cash-flow forecasting and expenditure planning
• Analyze cost trends and provide management with financial information
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of project costs per procedures
• Support project teams in maintaining cost efficiency

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cost control

Budget forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Cost management software

Job description

MIRAL.LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Cost Control Engineer to join our construction team. You'll monitor budgets, forecast costs, track expenditures, variations, and ensure accurate cost reporting on complex projects.

The ideal candidate has direct construction company experience, strong MS Excel skills, and hands-on knowledge of EAC, ETC, and cost-to-complete forecasting, with on-site work in Dubai.