Projects Control Manager (Cost Engineering)
About the Role
Lead cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and control for Abu Dhabi Ports projects, ensuring financial performance, risk management and compliance while collaborating with project, commercial and client teams to deliver within budget.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts for all assigned Abu Dhabi Ports projects.
- Monitor actual costs against approved budgets and provide variance analysis on a regular basis.
- Identify, assess and mitigate cost‐related risks and change impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and present accurate cost reports, dashboards and financial performance summaries to senior management and clients.
- Coordinate with project managers, commercial teams and client representatives to ensure alignment on cost objectives and contractual obligations.
- Lead the preparation of cost estimates for variations, claims and change orders, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
- Implement and maintain cost control procedures, tools and best practices in line with WSP standards.
- Support the development of cash flow forecasts and funding requirements for project financing.
- Conduct post‐project cost reviews and lessons‐learned sessions to improve future cost performance.
- Ensure adherence to corporate governance, audit requirements and regulatory standards in all cost‐related activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or a related discipline; PMP, PMI‐ACP or Cost Engineering certification (e.g., CCE, AACE) preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls or cost management on large‐scale infrastructure or maritime projects.
- Proven track record of leading cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and control for multi‐million‐dollar projects.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and produce clear, actionable reports.
- Excellent knowledge of cost control software (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, CostX) and advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change orders, variations and cost risk assessments.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with clients, contractors and senior management.
- Understanding of contractual terms, procurement processes and governance frameworks in the construction industry.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and adapt to dynamic project environments.
- Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance or a related discipline; PMP, PMI‐ACP or Cost Engineering certification (e.g., CCE, AACE) preferred.
About WSP
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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