Cost Control / Office Engineer | Jordan

POSITION | JORDAN

Cost Control / Office Engineer | VVIP Private Estate

LOCATION

Amman, Jordan

The client will arrange the work visa and provide relocation if the successful candidate is not local.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Cost Control / Office Engineer will provide comprehensive commercial, contractual and administrative support for prestigious construction, refurbishment and high-end finishing projects within a VVIP private estate.

The position is responsible for internal project reporting, budget tracking, contract and purchase-order administration, invoice assessment, payment certification, forecasting and variation control. The successful candidate will ensure that project costs and contractual obligations are accurately documented, monitored and reported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Additional qualification in Construction Management, Cost Control, Quantity Surveying or Contract Administration highly regarded
• Relevant professional certification or membership advantageous
• Fluent English, written and spoken — mandatory
• Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Sinhala or another Indian or Sri Lankan language advantageous
  
  

Experience

• Five to ten years' experience in cost control, office engineering, contract administration or a similar position
• Proven experience managing the commercial and administrative aspects of high-end construction projects
• Experience with luxury residences, palaces, five-star hotels or premium finishing projects strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, cost-code development and variance reporting
• Strong experience administering contractor and supplier agreements
• Experience reviewing invoices and preparing progress payment certificates
• Knowledge of forecasting, variation orders and project cost reporting
• Middle East construction experience highly regarded
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare internal reports covering commercial, contractual and financial project matters
• Track approved project budgets, commitments, expenditure and forecast costs
• Administer project budget-variance tracking and investigate significant discrepancies
• Review budgets for new construction and refurbishment projects
• Establish appropriate cost codes based on approved project estimates
• Maintain accurate project cost-control systems and financial records
• Manage and administer contractor and supplier agreements
• Prepare and maintain contracts, purchase orders and related commercial documentation
• Monitor contractor and supplier compliance with contractual obligations
• Review contractor and supplier invoices for accuracy and contractual compliance
• Verify completed works, delivered materials and supporting invoice documentation
• Prepare progress payment certificates in coordination with project stakeholders
• Track payments, outstanding commitments, retentions and final accounts
• Prepare project cost forecasts and cost-to-complete reports
• Monitor and administer variation orders and associated cost adjustments
• Maintain detailed variation registers and supporting documentation
• Identify potential cost overruns and report financial risks to management
• Assist with the commercial evaluation of quotations and proposed changes
• Provide comprehensive administration of construction and project contracts
• Ensure all contractual parties properly fulfil their respective obligations and responsibilities
• Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, consultants, contractors and suppliers
• Maintain accurate, organised and confidential commercial records
• Support project audits and provide requested cost and contractual documentation
• Assist with the financial and contractual close-out of completed projects
  
  

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong cost-control and budget-management capability
• Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial administration
• Understanding of luxury construction materials and high-end finishing works
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret project estimates, drawings and technical documentation
• Skilled in invoice assessment and progress-payment certification
• Experience with forecasting, variations and cost-to-complete reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Strong organisation, coordination and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant project or cost-control software
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• High level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to financial accountability and project-quality standards
  
  

SALARY

Benefits

USD 2,250-2,750 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Accommodation

Meals

Health Insurance

Transport

Annual Bonus

Flights home every 2 years

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