Cost Control Manager

The Cost Control Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the companys cost control function across all construction and real estate development projects. This role involves developing implementing and monitoring cost control systems budgets and financial reporting to ensure cost efficiency profitability and adherence to project budgets. The candidate will play a key role in financial planning risk management and providing senior management with accurate cost insights for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost control policies procedures and systems in alignment with company objectives.

• Lead cost estimation budgeting and forecasting for ongoing and upcoming projects.

• Monitor and control project costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

• Review and validate project budgets BOQs tender estimates and financial models.

• Analyze project financial performance identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

• Prepare regular cost control reports dashboards and presentations for management.

• Coordinate with project managers QS teams procurement and finance to ensure cost transparency.

• Manage cost risk assessment mitigation strategies and value engineering initiatives.

• Establish cost benchmarks and KPIs to track project performance and improve cost efficiency.

• Support contract negotiations claims and variation orders from a cost-control perspective.

• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on cost implications of projects.

• Lead mentor and manage the cost control team across multiple projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Quantity Surveying Finance or related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cost control within the construction and real estate development sector with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong understanding of cost estimation budgeting project financing and financial reporting.

• Solid knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC and local regulations).

• Proficiency in cost control software (e.g. CCS Candy Primavera MS Excel ERP systems).

• Excellent analytical problem-solving and negotiation skills.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is an added advantage.

• Experience in Dubai/UAE real estate and construction market is highly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic financial planning

• Cost monitoring and risk management

• Budgeting and forecasting accuracy

• Strong commercial acumen

• Attention to detail and accountability

• Cross-functional collaboration