Senior Cost Control Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading construction and transportation company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Cost Control Manager to oversee project budgets, prepare cost forecasts, and ensure compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in cost control for construction projects and possess strong knowledge of BOQs and construction cost structures. If you are looking to contribute significantly to the UAE's infrastructure development, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 8–12 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and cost control systems.
• Prepare and submit monthly cost reports, progress reports, and financial summaries.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, and BOQs for cost compliance.

Skills

Cost control

Budget management

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management.
• Minimum 8–12 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.