Senior Manager - Cost Control - Dubai Holding Real Estate
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About the Role
Dubai Holding Real Estate is seeking a Senior Manager for Cost Control to oversee project cost control, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance with company policies. The role involves tracking financial performance, identifying cost risks, and driving cost-saving opportunities.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure all tender awards and contract agreements comply with company policies, approvals, and budget guidelines
- Oversee project cost control by monitoring budgets, reviewing cost reports, and addressing any deviations or inconsistencies
- Track project financial performance, including EAC, CAPEX targets, and budget alignment with development and finance teams
- Collaborate with construction teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate progress tracking and transparent financial reporting
- Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies, while driving cost saving opportunities across projects
- Lead cost review discussions and maintain strong coordination across project stakeholders
- Develop and maintain cost databases and utilize market benchmarks to support informed decision making and competitiveness
- Review and approve project financial changes (RFCs) in line with approved budgets and commercial terms
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying, with relevant professional certifications (CCP, PMP, or RICS preferred)
- 10–12+ years of experience in cost control, including developer side exposure within construction/real estate
- Strong expertise in cost control, budget management, financial analysis, and project cost tracking
- Proficiency in project management and financial systems (Primavera/MS Project, SAP/Oracle, Excel)
- Proven ability to monitor costs, identify trends, and implement corrective and cost saving measures
- Solid experience in contract management, procurement, and supplier/vendor management
- Strong analytical skills to interpret financial and contractual data and provide strategic recommendations
- Ability to manage risks, assess cost impacts of scope changes, and propose mitigation strategies
- Effective stakeholder management with strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work across cross functional teams and integrate cost control with project planning and scheduling
- Strong reporting and presentation capability for senior stakeholders, with forward looking cost forecasting mindset
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About Dubai Holding Real Estate
- Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, commun
About the Job
- Ensure all tender awards and contract agreements comply with company policies, approvals, and budget guidelines.
- Oversee project cost control by monitoring budgets, reviewing cost reports, and addressing any deviations or inconsistencies.
- Track project financial performance, including EAC, CAPEX targets, and budget alignment with development and finance teams.
- Collaborate with construction teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate progress tracking and transparent financial reporting.
- Identify cost risks and implement mitigation strategies, while driving cost saving opportunities across projects.
- Lead cost review discussions and maintain strong coordination across project stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain cost databases and utilize market benchmarks to support informed decision making and competitiveness.
- Review and approve project financial changes (RFCs) in line with approved budgets and commercial terms.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying, with relevant professional certifications (CCP, PMP, or RICS preferred).
- 10–12+ years of experience in cost control, including developer side exposure within construction/real estate.
- Strong expertise in cost control, budget management, financial analysis, and project cost tracking.
- Proficiency in project management and financial systems (Primavera/MS Project, SAP/Oracle, Excel).
- Proven ability to monitor costs, identify trends, and implement corrective and cost saving measures.
- Solid experience in contract management, procurement, and supplier/vendor management.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret financial and contractual data and provide strategic recommendations.
- Ability to manage risks, assess cost impacts of scope changes, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Effective stakeholder management with strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work across cross functional teams and integrate cost control with project planning and scheduling.
- Strong reporting and presentation capability for senior stakeholders, with forward looking cost forecasting mindset.
About the Benefits
- At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
- We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.
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