Cost Controller
About This Role
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We are looing for a senior Cost Controller from construction industry for one of our clients that has various projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. If you are ambitious, good at numbers and have been in construction industry for at least 7 years ,then you are the one we are looking for.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage project budgets and cost plans
- Monitor project expenditures and track costs against approved budgets.
- Prepare cost forecasts and cash flow projections
- Analyze variances between planned and actual costs
- Support tendering and procurement processes
- Review and verify subcontractor invoices and payment applications
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and financial procedures
- Prepare monthly cost reports for management
- Assist in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Finance, or related field.
- 3 7 years of experience in cost control within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.
- Understanding of construction contracts.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and cost control software.
Key Skills
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Attention to detail
Good communication and reporting skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Prepare and manage project budgets and cost plans
- Monitor project expenditures and track costs against approved budgets.
- Prepare cost forecasts and cash flow projections
- Analyze variances between planned and actual costs
- Support tendering and procurement processes
- Review and verify subcontractor invoices and payment applications
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and financial procedures
- Prepare monthly cost reports for management
- Assist in value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Bachelor s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Finance, or any related field
- 3 7 years of experience in cost control within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.
- Understanding of construction contracts.
- Proficiency in Have you MS Excel and cost control software.
- Good analytical skills
- Prior experience in the UAE
-
-
- Great team of smart people, in a friendly and open culture
- No dumb managers, no stupid tools to use, no rigid working hours
- No waste of time in enterprise pro
Similar Jobs
Senior Cost Controller
Faithful Executive - Leader in Interim Management, Consulting & Executive Search · Abu Dhabi
**At Faithful Executive, we pride ourselves on connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across the MENA region. Our commitment to excellence and innovation sets us apart in the recruitment landscape.*
5 days ago
Generate Resume ↗Cost Controller
Digital spidy HR Consultancies LLC · Dubai
Min 2 Years of UAE Experience is mandatory. The Cost Controller in a marble company is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling project costs related to marble and stone works (procurement, fabrication, tra
6 days ago
Generate Resume ↗Project Cost Controller - 6 month contract
Keolis · Dubai
To effectively manage and control project costs within the Reinstatement Program, ensuring accurate financial tracking, reporting, animate with transversal teams and administrative organisation (contract and documentary
1 weeks ago
Generate Resume ↗Project Cost Controller - 6 month contract
Keolis.MHI ·
Date: May 1, 2026 Location: Dubaï, AE, 114190 Brand: KEOLIS Contract Type: Fixed term contract/Assignment To effectively manage and control project costs within the Reinstatement Program, ensuring accurate financial trac
1 weeks ago
Generate Resume ↗Cost Controller (3 month contract)
Positive Zero · Dubai
**About Positive Zero** Positive Zero is powering the region’s energy transition by helping businesses, communities, and cities take control of their energy future—without the upfront cost or complexity. With over 200 MW
1 weeks ago
Generate Resume ↗Cost Controller
Dubai Limited Investment · Dubai
**1\. Contract and Cost Data Management** * Regularly update consolidated contract records in coordination with the Estimation Department to ensure all data is accurate, current, and aligned with approved terms. * Mainta
1 weeks ago
Generate Resume ↗Cost Controller
Faham Group · Dubai
Faham Group is looking for a **Cost Controller** to join our Finance team and support our growing manufacturing operations. The role will be responsible for **product costing, monitoring production variances, analyzing m
1 weeks ago
Generate Resume ↗Project Cost Controller – Major Oil & Gas Project
eMagine Solutions · Dubai
We’re hiring a Project Cost Controller to join our Project Controls team on a high\-profile, technically complex Oil \& Gas project in Dubai. Reporting to the Project Control Lead, you’ll take ownership of day\-to\-day c
1 weeks ago
Generate Resume ↗Project Cost Controller – Aluminium & Glass / Façade Projects
Al Qassim Aluminum And Glass · Dubai
**Job Summary:** AL QASSIM ALUMINIUM AND GLASS is looking for an experienced **Project Cost Controller** with background in **aluminium, glass, façade, or construction projects**. The candidate will be responsible for mo
1 weeks ago
Generate Resume ↗Stop applying blindly.
Start getting hired.
Base Career automates the hardest parts of job searching — apply smarter, not harder.
AI Resume in 60s
Your resume rewritten for this exact role using the job description as the brief.
ATS-Optimized
Get past automated screening filters with the right keywords matched to each job.
Application Tracker
Track every job, follow-up, and interview in one visual kanban board.
Free plan · No credit card required