Senior Maritime Projects Cost Controller

WSP USA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East Limited – Dubai Branch is seeking a seasoned Projects Control Manager (Cost Engineering) for its AE Maritime department. The role drives cost planning, budgeting and forecasting across Abu Dhabi Ports projects, and delivers accurate reports to support strategic decisions.

The candidate will monitor performance against budgets, manage cost risks, and coordinate with project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or related discipline.
• PMP, PMI-ACP or Cost Engineering certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts for all assigned Abu Dhabi Ports projects.
• Monitor actual costs against approved budgets and provide variance analysis on a regular basis.
• Identify, assess and mitigate cost-related risks and change impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and present accurate cost reports, dashboards and financial performance summaries to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate with project managers, commercial teams and client representatives to ensure alignment on cost objectives and contractual obligations.
• Lead the preparation of cost estimates for variations, claims and change orders, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
• Implement and maintain cost control procedures, tools and best practices in line with WSP standards.
• Support the development of cash flow forecasts and funding requirements for project financing.
• Conduct post-project cost reviews and lessons-learned sessions to improve future cost performance.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance, audit requirements and regulatory standards in all cost-related activities.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Skills

Cost engineering

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Cash flow planning

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

PMP / PMI-ACP or Cost Engineering certification (CCE/AACE)

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

CostX

Advanced Excel

Job description

WSP Middle East Limited – Dubai Branch is seeking a seasoned Projects Control Manager (Cost Engineering) for its AE Maritime department. The role drives cost planning, budgeting and forecasting across Abu Dhabi Ports projects, and delivers accurate reports to support strategic decisions.

The candidate will monitor performance against budgets, manage cost risks, and coordinate with project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with governance compliance.