Senior Cost Controller (Construction)

We are looking for an experienced Cost Controller to join our growing team in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction cost control, budgeting, financial forecasting, and project profitability management, preferably with a main contractor in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, actual costs, commitments, and financial performance.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, profitability analyses, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Analyze material consumption, labour productivity, and equipment costs.
• Identify cost overruns, financial risks, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Review procurement commitments and subcontractor costs against approved budgets.
• Coordinate cost reconciliation with Finance and project teams.
• Prepare consolidated cost dashboards and management reports.
• Support final cost reconciliation and project closeout.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in construction cost control, preferably with a main contractor.
• Proven experience in UAE/GCC construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of BOQs, budgeting, procurement, subcontracting, and project cost management.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with construction ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Power BI and earned-value analysis is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing construction company.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• UAE employment visa, medical insurance, annual tickets.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.