# Cost Control Engineer

**Company:** [MIRA CONSTRUCTION L.L.C](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/pCv1bqG1RvT9o9W1N4rHp9.md)
**Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

We are looking for an experienced **Cost Control Engineer** to join our construction team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in **construction project cost control**, with hands-on responsibility for monitoring project budgets, expenditures, commitments, variations, forecasting, and overall cost performance.

**Construction company experience is mandatory.** Candidates whose experience is limited to general accounting, finance, or non-construction cost control will not be considered.

Hence, The ideal candidate will be someone who has worked directly within a **construction project environment** and understands how engineering, procurement, subcontracting, site progress, variations, and project expenditure affect overall project costs.

Candidates with purely accounting or finance backgrounds without hands-on construction cost-control experience will not be considered.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Monitor and control project costs from project commencement through completion.
-   Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cost reports.
-   Track actual project expenditure against approved budgets and identify variances.
-   Monitor commitments, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, material costs, and site expenditures.
-   Maintain project cost codes and ensure accurate allocation of project costs.
-   Prepare monthly cost-control reports and provide analysis to project management.
-   Monitor project progress against budget and forecast the expected final cost.
-   Prepare and maintain **Estimate at Completion (EAC)** and cost-to-complete forecasts.
-   Identify potential cost overruns and provide recommendations for corrective action.
-   Monitor and assess the financial impact of project variations, claims, and change orders.
-   Coordinate with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement, Finance, and Site Engineers regarding project costs.
-   Review subcontractor and supplier commitments and ensure they are accurately reflected in project cost reports.
-   Monitor accruals, invoices, commitments, and actual costs.
-   Assist in project cash-flow forecasting and expenditure planning.
-   Analyze cost trends and provide management with accurate financial information for decision-making.
-   Ensure proper documentation and reporting of project costs in accordance with company procedures.
-   Support project teams in maintaining cost efficiency and minimizing unnecessary expenditure.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in **Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related engineering/construction discipline**.
-   Proven experience as a **Cost Control Engineer / Project Cost Control Engineer** within the construction industry.
-   **Mandatory: Previous experience working directly for a construction company.**
-   Strong understanding of construction project cost control and project financial management.
-   Hands-on experience with project budgets, cost forecasting, commitments, variations, and cost reporting.
-   Experience with **EAC, ETC, actual vs. budget analysis, accruals, and cost-to-complete forecasting**.
-   Strong knowledge of construction project expenditures, subcontractor costs, procurement, and material costs.
-   Ability to analyze cost variances and identify potential project cost overruns.
-   Strong MS Excel skills and experience with relevant ERP/project management/cost-control software.
-   Good understanding of construction contracts, BOQs, variations, subcontractor agreements, and project documentation.
-   Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
-   Excellent coordination and communication skills.
-   Ability to work closely with project and site teams.
-   **Must be willing to work on-site in Dubai.**
-   UAE construction experience is highly preferred.

## Benefits

### What We Offer

-   Opportunity to work with an established construction team.
-   Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
-   Employment visa and medical insurance.
-   Career growth and professional development opportunities.