Project Controller - Construction
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- Develop and monitor the comprehensive project budget, tracking actual expenditures against planned estimates to ensure financial control.
- Perform regular cost variance analysis and forecasting to identify potential budget overruns before they occur.
- Prepare detailed weekly and monthly project status reports for management, highlighting progress, risks, and financial health.
- Coordinate with site engineers and the planning team to track project milestones and update the master schedule.
- Manage the processing and verification of subcontractor progress claims and payment certificates.
- Monitor project cash flow and coordinate with the accounts department for client invoicing and receivable tracking.
- Review and assess the financial impact of contract variations, change orders, and site instructions.
- Maintain an accurate project risk register and assist in developing cost-mitigation strategies.
- Act as a liaison between the site team, procurement, and finance to ensure all project resources are accounted for.
- Oversee document control processes to ensure all technical submittals and contracts are properly recorded and updated.
- Ensure all project activities comply with company SOPs, UAE labor laws, and construction safety regulations.
- Utilize advanced Excel functions or ERP software to automate data tracking and enhance reporting accuracy.
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