Senior Cost Control Engineer

Al Sahraa Recruitment Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and transportation services provider is seeking a skilled Cost Control Engineer to oversee project budgets and ensure compliance with financial controls. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, along with 8 to 12 years of experience in cost control for building and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, preparing forecasts, and collaborating with project teams. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 812 years of experience in cost control for building/infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of BOQs, quantity take-offs, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and cost control systems.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost variance analysis.

Skills

Cost control

Budget management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Contractual awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

With Over 35 Years of Excellence in the construction and transportation Industry Al Sahraa Group is one of the UAE's leading and diversified business groups operating across transportation and major construction sectors. We are proud to contribute to the UAE's building and infrastructure development through commitment to quality innovation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and cost control systems.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost variance analysis.
• Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit monthly cost reports, progress reports, and financial summaries.
• Track committed costs, actual costs, and projected final costs.
• Support management with accurate financial data for decision-making.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, and BOQs for cost compliance.
• Manage variations, change orders, and claims in coordination with project teams.
• Assist in final accounts preparation and project close-out.
• Coordinate with project managers, planning engineers, procurement, and site teams.
• Support procurement by reviewing vendor/subcontractor cost proposals.
• Monitor subcontractor payments and interim valuations.
• Participate in project meetings and cost review sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 812 years of experience in cost control for building/Infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of BOQs, quantity take-offs, and final accounts.
• Excellent understanding of construction cost structures.
• Contractual and commercial awareness.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.