Cost Control Manager

UCC Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding in Doha, Qatar is seeking a seasoned Cost Control Manager to lead cost governance, forecasting and financial performance across its EPC project portfolio. The role requires strong cost-control oversight, cross-project coordination, and delivery of executive dashboards.

The ideal candidate will manage budgeting, baselines, risk reviews and cash-flow forecasting, while leading cost-control teams and driving continuous improvement in project performance. AEC/EPC expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, QS, Construction Mgmt or Finance.
• 10+ years EPC cost-control, incl. 5+ years in leadership.
• Expert in advanced Excel and SAP/Oracle ERP; EAC/ETC forecasting & cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-control governance, budgets and baselines across projects.
• Oversee commitments, actuals, accruals, ETC and EAC forecasting.
• Monitor cost performance, variances, contingencies and risks.
• Coordinate capex expenditure, cash-flow forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Review cost implications of variations, changes and risks.
• Prepare consolidated cost dashboards and executive reports.
• Lead and support project cost-control teams.

Skills

EPC cost-control

Leadership

Forecasting

Cash-flow management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ QS/ Construction Mgmt/ Finance

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Advanced Excel

Job description

WE ARE HIRING | COST CONTROL MANAGER

Location: Doha, Qatar

Business Unit: Power & Digital Projects – EPC

Employment Type: Full-time

UCC Holding is seeking an experienced Cost Control Manager to lead cost governance, forecasting, cost assurance and financial performance monitoring across its Power & Digital EPC project portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring strong EPC project cost-control expertise, leadership capabilities and the ability to drive effective cost management across complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cost-control governance, procedures, budgets and baseline reviews across projects.
• Oversee commitments, actual costs, accruals, ETC and EAC forecasting.
• Monitor cost performance, variances, contingencies and emerging financial risks.
• Coordinate CAPEX expenditure, cash-flow forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Review cost implications of variations, claims, procurement changes and project risks.
• Prepare consolidated cost dashboards and executive management reports.
• Lead and support project cost-control teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of EPC cost-control experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong expertise in advanced Excel, SAP/Oracle or equivalent ERP systems, EAC/ETC forecasting, cash-flow management and cost-risk analysis.
• AACE CCP, PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage.