Sr. Cost Controller

MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonuses

Health and life insurance

Professional development support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MIRA Construction L.L.C in Dubai seeks a Senior Cost Controller to lead budgeting, cost tracking, and risk analysis across the project portfolio. The role focuses on establishing baselines, monitoring expenditures against forecasts, and delivering data-driven reports to executive management.

You will use advanced Excel and ERP systems to perform CPI/SPI analyses, prepare EAC/ETC, manage cash flow, and review subcontractor costs, ensuring margins and financial integrity on major civil and

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of dedicated project cost control experience in civil, commercial building, or large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
• Ability to establish baseline budgets from tender, contracts, and WBS/CBS structures.
• Proficiency with EVM, CVR, CPI, SPI, and cost forecasting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Budget establishment and breakdown based on tender calculations and WBS/CBS.
• Cost tracking and variance analysis for site costs, materials, and labor.
• Perform CPI/SPI analyses and generate EAC and ETC reports.
• Manage monthly cash flow forecasts and reconcile site expenditures with finance.
• Review change orders, variation claims, and subcontractor invoices for financial impact.
• Audit subcontractor payments and supplier invoices prior to approvals.
• Produce monthly CVR, financial progress reports, and risk dashboards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Financial acumen

Project cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Finance/Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Oracle Primavera Unifier

PRISM

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking a precise and analytical Senior Cost Controller to manage project budgets, financial tracking, and cost risk analysis across our construction project portfolio. In this role, you will establish budget baselines, monitor live project expenses against forecasts, implement rigorous cost-control procedures, and provide executive management with accurate, data-driven financial reports to protect project profit margins.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Establishment & Breakdown: Develop and maintain baseline project budgets based on tender calculations, contractual agreements, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) / Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
• Cost Tracking & Variance Analysis: Continuously monitor site commitments, actual costs, equipment hire, materials usage, and labor expenses against baseline budgets to identify cost variances early.
• Earned Value & Forecasting: Perform monthly Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) analyses; generate Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC) reports.
• Cash Flow Management: Prepare monthly project cash flow forecasts, monitor cash inflow/outflow projections, and reconcile site expenditure with finance teams.
• Change Order & Variation Review: Evaluate the financial impact of scope changes, variation orders, and subcontractor claims alongside Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.
• Subcontractor & Supplier Cost Audits: Audit and review subcontractor interim payment applications, purchase orders, and supplier invoices prior to payment approvals.
• Management Reporting: Produce comprehensive monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR), financial progress reports, and risk exposure dashboards for project leadership.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Finance/Accounting.

Experience: 7–10+ years of dedicated project cost control experience within civil, commercial building, or large-scale infrastructure construction projects.

Software Proficiency:

• Advanced expertise in MS Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas, macros).
• Strong proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning systems (SAP, Oracle Primavera Unifier, or PRISM).
• Familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6) to align cost profiles with project progress.

Key Competencies:

• Deep understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
• Strong knowledge of construction financial processes (CVR, invoicing, retention, commitments).
• Excellent analytical mindset, commercial acumen, and cross-departmental communication skills.

• Competitive base salary package with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and support for professional certifications.
• Clear career progression paths within project management.