Cost Controller (Construction / Building Contracting)
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About the Role
A construction company in Dubai seeks a Cost Controller to manage project cost monitoring, budgeting, and financial control. The role requires coordination with project teams and basic knowledge of Quantity Surveying.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor and control project costs to ensure construction activities remain within approved budgets
- Prepare and maintain project cost reports, budget forecasts, and cost variance analysis
- Track all project related expenses including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and operational expenses
- Review project budgets and compare actual expenditure against planned budgets
- Coordinate with project managers and site engineers for project cost tracking and financial monitoring
- Review supplier invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor payment applications
- Monitor material consumption and identify cost saving opportunities to improve project profitability
- Prepare monthly financial reports and cost summaries for management review
- Support procurement team in evaluating vendor quotations and cost effective purchasing decisions
- Track project cash flow and monitor financial commitments throughout the project lifecycle
- Assist in monitoring project variations, additional work orders, and cost impact analysis
- Maintain proper cost records, documentation, approvals, and project financial reports
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Cost Controller in the construction industry
- UAE construction industry experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of construction budgeting, project cost monitoring, financial reporting, and cost analysis
- Basic knowledge or prior exposure to Quantity Surveying (QS) functions is preferred
- Experience handling material cost control, procurement cost monitoring, subcontractor billing, and project expense tracking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced) for reporting and cost analysis
- Experience using ERPNext, SAP, Tally, or other ERP/accounting systems preferred
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project cost activities simultaneously
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Job Summary
- Client is seeking a detail oriented and analytical Cost Controller to manage project cost monitoring, budgeting, and financial control for construction projects.
- The ideal candidate should have strong experience in construction cost management along with basic knowledge or working experience in Quantity Surveying (QS) to support project cost evaluation and quantity verification.
- The role requires close coordination with project teams, procurement, accounts, and site engineers to ensure all project expenses are controlled effectively and projects are delivered within approved budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and control project costs to ensure construction activities remain within approved budgets.
- Prepare and maintain project cost reports, budget forecasts, and cost variance analysis.
- Track all project related expenses including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and operational expenses.
- Review project budgets and compare actual expenditure against planned budgets.
- Coordinate with project managers and site engineers for project cost tracking and financial monitoring.
- Review supplier invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor payment applications.
- Monitor material consumption and identify cost saving opportunities to improve project profitability.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and cost summaries for management review.
- Support procurement team in evaluating vendor quotations and cost effective purchasing decisions.
- Track project cash flow and monitor financial commitments throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assist in monitoring project variations, additional work orders, and cost impact analysis.
- Maintain proper cost records, documentation, approvals, and project financial reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Cost Controller in the construction industry.
- UAE construction industry experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction budgeting, project cost monitoring, financial reporting, and cost analysis.
- Basic knowledge or prior exposure to Quantity Surveying (QS) functions is preferred.
- Experience handling material cost control, procurement cost monitoring, subcontractor billing, and project expense tracking.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced) for reporting and cost analysis.
- Experience using ERPNext, SAP, Tally, or other ERP/accounting systems preferred.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project cost activities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in building construction, warehouses, villas, commercial, or residential projects.
- Basic understanding of construction drawings, BOQ structure, estimation process, and project cost planning.
- Knowledge of UAE construction market pricing and supplier management is an added advantage.
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