Senior Cost Control Leader - Project Controls Expert

Innovo Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovo Group in Dubai seeks a Senior Cost Control Engineer to lead cost management across project delivery, from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with approved budgets.

You will implement and maintain cost control systems, analyze variances, and collaborate with PMT and stakeholders to drive informed decisions.

The role requires strong analytical, commercial thinking, and a track record in cost control within construction, with experience in earned value and CP certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in project management, project control, planning, estimation, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience with Earned Value Management for cost reporting.
• Certified Cost Professional is an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of planning/cost control techniques and software.
• Industry certifications in Project Management and Project Controls are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage a cost control system to support PM decisions and keep the project within budget.
• Create a cost awareness atmosphere among the Project Management Team.
• Prepare budgets for awarded projects based on actual costs, data, and standards.
• Review tender estimation and escalate irregularities.
• Prepare monthly cost reports comparing performance against budget.
• Liaise with internal teams to allocate actual costs to cost centres.
• Review cost reports with stakeholders and align with the Project Team.
• Monitor daily project costs, metrics, and efficiencies against budget.
• Coordinate risk management activities and initial qualitative/quantitative assessment.
• Input into monthly management reports on project updates and delivery.
• Analyze performance and provide insights on actuals vs budget.
• Update central costing database with accurate metrics.
• Highlight cost deviations and escalate for review.
• Review project budget during scope changes and amend as needed.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Planning

Budgeting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Innovo Group in Dubai seeks a Senior Cost Control Engineer to lead cost management across project delivery, from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with approved budgets.

You will implement and maintain cost control systems, analyze variances, and collaborate with PMT and stakeholders to drive informed decisions.

The role requires strong analytical, commercial thinking, and a track record in cost control within construction, with experience in earned value and CP certifications.