Project Controls / Commercial Intern

Overview

Qatar

Project Controls / Commercial Intern

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly cost reports, financial summaries, and cost forecasts.
• Supporting cost engineers in tracking project budgets, committed costs, actual expenditures, and variations.
• Helping maintain cost databases, cash flow forecasts, and project cost registers.
• Coordinating with project controls, planning, and site teams to collect cost-related data.
• Ensuring cost reporting aligns with client requirements, contract terms, and industry practices.
• Participating in meetings with internal stakeholders and, when required, clients and contractors.
• Maintaining proper documentation and filing of all cost-related records.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, or Finance from a reputed university in Qatar.
• Demonstrated interest in construction, consultancy, or project controls through coursework, student projects, or internships.
• Basic understanding of construction projects and cost management principles.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office; knowledge of cost systems or planning tools is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across disciplines.
• Willingness to learn and work under the guidance of senior cost professionals.
• Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to meet deadlines.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Exposure to project controls, cost management, or commercial roles through internships, academic projects, or coursework.
• Familiarity with cost control or project management software and tools.
• Basic understanding of contracts, variations, and commercial terms in construction projects.
• Experience working with large datasets, spreadsheets, or financial models for analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines, with a proactive attitude and strong interest in a career in project controls, cost management, or commercial management.
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