Civil Cost Control Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Responsibilities:

Area of Responsibility: Budget Management and Financial Oversight

Brief Description of Activities:

1. Tender Budget Review:
   • Analyze and review the tender budget to prepare cost control plans.
   • Finalize contingency provisions and ensure alignment with target profitability.
2. Cost Monitoring and Reporting:
   • Monitor actual monthly costs against allocated budgets.
   • Highlight variances promptly to project management and suggest corrective actions.
3. Financial Data Review:
   • Analyze accruals, invoice payments, purchase orders, material deliveries, and other financial records.
4. Forecasting and Profitability Assessment:
   • Submit monthly forecast reports detailing all projects’ financial statuses.
   • Provide assessments of projected profitability.
5. Manpower and Resource Planning:
   • Participate in finalizing manpower histograms and resource allocation plans.
6. Cost Reconciliation and Reporting:
   • Assist in preparing and presenting monthly cost reports comparing actual costs to approved budgets.
   • Develop accurate forecasts for work-in-place, commitments, and projected costs to completion.
7. ERP System Implementation:
   • Set up and monitor cost control procedures in the ERP system to ensure seamless integration of financial data.
8. Close-Out and Project Completion:
   • Monitor and implement cost control measures through all project stages up to close-out.

Minimum Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Certifications in Cost Control (e.g., CCP – Certified Cost Professional) are an advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control or financial management within the construction industry, preferably in civil engineering projects.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Certifications:

1. Technical Skills:
   • Proficiency in cost control tools and software.
   • Strong command of ERP systems for cost tracking and reporting.
2. Analytical Skills:
   • Ability to interpret financial data and create accurate forecasts.
   • Strong problem-solving and variance analysis skills.
3. Communication and Collaboration:
   • Excellent communication skills to interact with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
   • Ability to convey financial insights effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
4. Construction Knowledge:
   • Sound understanding of civil construction processes, materials, and associated costs.
5. Certifications:
   • Certifications such as CCP, PMP (with a financial focus), or equivalent are preferred.