Cost Control Engineer (infrastructure & Utilities)

Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:



Develop, manage, and maintain

project budgets

, cost breakdown structures, and financial control systems from project initiation to close-out. Monitor project cost performance by tracking

actual vs. budgeted expenses

and identifying deviations. Perform

variance analysis

and update

forecast to complete (ETC)

and

estimate at completion (EAC)

. Ensure accurate

cost coding, commitment tracking, and expenditure classification

. Review and validate

purchase requisitions, subcontractor invoices, and material requests

for compliance with budget and contractual requirements. Prepare

monthly cost reports, dashboards, and cash flow forecasts

using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Oracle systems. Evaluate

change orders

, analyze financial impacts of variations, and support preparation of claims and contractual adjustments. Coordinate with

planning, procurement, commercial, and technical teams

to maintain alignment between budget, commitments, and project progress. Participate in

project risk assessments

, cost risk analysis, and recommend mitigation strategies. Support tendering and pre-contract cost evaluation when required. Maintain accurate cost records and prepare reporting for management and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience



Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

or related discipline (required). Minimum

7 years of relevant experience in UAE

, preferably in: Infrastructure and utilities Pipeline and water transmission systems Sewerage networks Water treatment or desalination Industrial or EPC projects Strong knowledge of

cost control principles

, budget development, and earned value management (EVM). Proficiency in:

Oracle Fusion / Oracle Unifier / Horizon ERP

Primavera P6

Power BI

and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot, Macros) Cost reporting and analytical dashboards Strong understanding of

FIDIC contracts, claims, and variation orders

. Excellent communication, analytical, and reporting skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2147863
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned