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Cost Control Engineer - Civil
Confidential in Construction Company
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Onsite
3 days ago
Cost ControlCost EstimationBudgetingEarned Value ManagementChange ManagementERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Primavera Cost Manager)
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About the Role
A confidential construction company in Dubai seeks a Cost Control Engineer to monitor, control, and analyze project costs throughout the lifecycle of civil construction projects.
Key Skills for This Role
Cost ControlCost EstimationBudgetingEarned Value ManagementChange ManagementERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Primavera Cost Manager)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts for civil works.
- Prepare project cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with WBS.
- Review tender documents and assist in establishing project cost baselines.
- Coordinate with Quantity Surveying and Planning departments to align budgeted costs with project schedules.
- Track and monitor actual costs against approved budgets and forecasts on a regular basis.
- Identify variances and deviations from the budget and prepare cost variance analysis reports.
- Monitor project commitments, expenditures, and forecasts to ensure accurate reporting of financial status.
- Validate and verify subcontractor and supplier invoices to ensure compliance with contract terms and cost allocations.
- Review and approve cost coding in coordination with the accounting department.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, including Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, cost to complete forecasts, and financial summaries.
- Support management with cost related data for project progress reviews and executive meetings.
- Maintain detailed records of all cost related information for auditing and financial reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control within a civil construction or contracting environment (high rise / mixed use projects preferred)
- Proficiency in ERP or project control systems (SAP, Oracle, or Primavera Cost Manager)
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Power BI preferred
- Primavera P6 for cost–schedule integration
- CCP (Certified Cost Professional) – AACE preferred
- PMP – PMI or equivalent preferred
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Job Purpose
- To monitor, control, and analyze project costs throughout the lifecycle of construction projects, ensuring that financial targets and budgets are achieved. The role focuses on maintaining cost efficiency, providing accurate financial reports, and supporting management in decision making to ensure pr
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts for civil works.
- Prepare project cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with WBS (Work Breakdown Structure).
- Review tender documents and assist in establishing project cost baselines.
- Coordinate with the Quantity Surveying and Planning departments to align budgeted costs with project schedules.
- Track and monitor actual costs against approved budgets and forecasts on a regular basis.
- Identify variances and deviations from the budget and prepare cost variance analysis reports.
- Monitor project commitments, expenditures, and forecasts to ensure accurate reporting of financial status.
- Validate and verify subcontractor and supplier invoices to ensure compliance with contract terms and cost allocations.
- Review and approve cost coding in coordination with the accounting department.
- Prepare monthly cost reports, including Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis, cost to complete forecasts, and financial summaries.
- Support management with cost related data for project progress reviews and executive meetings.
- Maintain detailed records of all cost related information for auditing and financial reviews.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control within a civil construction or contracting environment (high rise / mixed use projects preferred).
- ERP or project control systems (SAP, Oracle, or Primavera Cost Manager).
- MS Excel (advanced), Power BI (preferred).
- Primavera P6 for cost–schedule integration.
- CCP (Certified Cost Professional) – AACE preferred.
- PMP – PMI or equivalent preferred.
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