Cost Control Manager
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About the Role
Nova International General Contracting seeks a senior Cost Control Manager with 20+ years of experience to establish and oversee cost control frameworks for major construction projects.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement company wide cost control systems, procedures, and best practices
- Oversee preparation of project budgets, baseline cost plans, and cash flow forecasts
- Ensure accurate tracking of project expenditures, commitments, and cost to complete values
- Review and approve cost reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards
- Oversee evaluation of variations, change orders, and claims from a cost perspective
- Review procurement strategies, supplier quotations, and subcontractor cost proposals
- Lead implementation and optimization of ERP and cost management software
- Prepare high level cost summaries, executive dashboards, and board level presentations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in cost control within a contracting or construction company
- Proven track record managing cost control for large scale, complex projects
- Professional certifications such as RICS, CMA, PMP, CCP are highly preferred
- Master's degree (MBA, MSc in Project Management, or similar) is an advantage
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Company Overview
- Nova International General Contracting is a newly established UAE based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specializing in executing branded residences.
Job Description
- The Cost Control Manager is a senior role responsible for establishing, implementing, and overseeing the cost control framework across projects within the contracting company.
Cost Control Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement company wide cost control systems, procedures, and best practices.
- Lead the cost control team across multiple projects, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Provide strategic guidance to senior management on cost trends, risks, and financial performance.
- Establish KPIs, benchmarks, and cost standards aligned with industry norms and company objectives.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Oversee preparation of project budgets, baseline cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
- Review and validate cost estimates, BOQs, and tender submissions for accuracy, risk coverage and completeness.
- Monitor budget performance and lead monthly/quarterly cost review meetings with project teams.
- Develop long term financial forecasts and scenario analyses for executive decision making.
Project Cost Monitoring & Reporting
- Ensure accurate tracking of project expenditures, commitments, and cost to complete values.
- Review and approve cost reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards.
- Identify cost overruns, inefficiencies, and deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain oversight of WIP, earned value analysis including CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC, productivity metrics and financial health indicators.
Change Management & Claims Support
- Oversee evaluation of variations, change orders, and claims from a cost perspective.
- Ensure proper documentation, justification, and cost impact assessment for all changes.
- Collaborate with contract administrators, QS teams, and planners to support claims preparation.
- Provide expert input during negotiations with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
Procurement & Subcontractor Cost Oversight
- Review procurement strategies, supplier quotations, and subcontractor cost proposals.
- Ensure alignment between procurement costs, project budgets, and contractual obligations.
- Monitor material price trends, market fluctuations, and supply chain risks.
- Support value engineering initiatives to optimize cost efficiency without compromising quality.
Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
- Lead implementation and optimization of ERP and cost management software.
- Standardize cost control templates, reporting formats, and documentation procedures.
- Conduct training and mentoring programs for cost engineers and junior staff.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost accuracy and operational efficiency.
Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
- Prepare high level cost summaries, executive dashboards, and board level presentations.
- Communicate financial risks, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Coordinate with finance, commercial, planning, and project management teams to ensure alignment.
- Represent the cost control function in internal and external audits.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field.
- Master's degree (MBA, MSc in Project Management, or similar) is an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as RICS, CMA, PMP, CCP are highly preferred.
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