Luxury Developer Sr. Cost Control Manager

Overview

The Opportunity

Senior Cost Control Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets from pre-development through project completion.
• Monitor project expenditures, commitments, and forecasts to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and financial performance updates to senior leadership.
• Lead cost control processes across multiple luxury real estate developments simultaneously.
• Review and validate cost estimates, BOQs, contractor submissions, and consultant recommendations.
• Monitor and evaluate variation orders, claims, and contract changes, ensuring commercial compliance and cost transparency.
• Collaborate with Development, Design, Procurement, Construction, and Finance teams to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining luxury quality standards.
• Support tender evaluations and procurement strategies from a commercial and cost perspective.
• Establish and improve cost control procedures, reporting systems, and governance frameworks.
• Identify commercial and financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project cash flow forecasts and support long-term financial planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cost control, quantity surveying, commercial management, or project finance within the construction or real estate industry.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior-level cost management role
• Main contractor background is highly recommended
• Proven experience managing large-scale luxury residential, mixed-use, hospitality, or high-end development projects.
• Strong knowledge of UAE construction market rates, procurement practices, and contract administration.
• Excellent understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and cost reporting.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts and commercial management practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management systems.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, CCP, PMP, or equivalent are advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on some of Dubai's most prestigious ultra-luxury developments.
• Collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding luxury real estate developer.