Senior Cost Controller — Construction Finance Leader

unitedalsaqergroup; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Royal International Construction in the UAE is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to join its Commercial team for upcoming projects in Dubai. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and controlling project costs to ensure financial efficiency and budget compliance.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Procurement, Finance, and Site Teams to provide accurate financial oversight and reporting, supporting audits and reconciliation activities. Location: Dubai.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; civil/QS/accounting background.
• Minimum 5 years of cost control experience in the construction industry.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting, and cost management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project budgets and cost plans based on design, scope, and BOQ.
• Track and control project expenditures, ensuring alignment with approved budgets.
• Identify cost variances and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, and financial forecasts.
• Review and evaluate variations, change orders, and claims.
• Collaborate with teams to validate cost data and maintain documentation.
• Ensure financial compliance and support project audit and reconciliation activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical aptitude

Communication

Coordination

Detail-oriented

Results-driven

Accountable

Adaptable

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering, QS, or Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Primavera

Cost management tools

Job description

Royal International Construction in the UAE is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to join its Commercial team for upcoming projects in Dubai. The role focuses on monitoring, analyzing, and controlling project costs to ensure financial efficiency and budget compliance.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Procurement, Finance, and Site Teams to provide accurate financial oversight and reporting, supporting audits and reconciliation activities. Location: Dubai.