Cost Control Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS)
• Monitor costs against budgets and highlight variances or risks
• Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts, dashboards, and KPIs
• Align cost data with project progress and earned value metrics
• Validate quantities, productivity, and subcontractor payment applications
• Review supplier and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and compliance
• Track commitments, expenditures, and remaining costs
• Prepare Cost-to-Complete (CTC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
• Assess commercial impacts of variations and design changes
• Maintain accurate, auditable cost records and support internal/client audits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
• 8–10 years of cost control experience in contracting or real estate development
• Strong knowledge of BOQs, construction cost structures, and commercial processes
• Experience in budgeting, cost reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Familiarity with Planning coordination and progress measurement systems

Preferred Qualifications

• CCP®, CAE®, EVM, PMP®, or ERP system training (Oracle, SAP, BuildSmart, MS Dynamics)

About the Company

Nova International General Contracting is a well established UAE-based company dedicated to delivering excellence in general contracting and construction, specialized in executing branded residences.