Cost Controller / Cost Engineer

We are looking for a Cost Controller in Qatar to manage project budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and cost reporting for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project budgeting, cost planning, cash-flow forecasting, and cost-to-complete reporting
• Monitor project commitments, actual costs, and forecast final costs against approved budgets
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and management dashboards
• Review and validate contractor payments, invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor payments, and variation orders
• Ensure all project expenditure complies with approved budgets, contracts, and delegated authority limits
• Maintain cost registers for commitments, variations, accruals, payment certificates, and financial risks
• Partner with Project Management, QS, Procurement, Finance, and Contracts teams to maintain accurate project forecasts
• Assess the cost impact of procurement awards, variations, and project changes
• Support tender evaluations, feasibility studies, and budget development for new projects
• Identify cost risks and savings opportunities, recommending actions to protect project profitability
• Ensure accurate ERP cost records and compliance with company financial controls

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in quantity surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Minimum 4 years experience as a Cost Controller in Qatar Demonstrable experience controlling costs on multiple active construction projects. Strong knowledge of construction project budgets, commitments, accruals, cash flow, cost-to-complete forecasting, payment certification, and variation control. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting models. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or equivalent. Strong numerical accuracy, analytical ability, and report-writing skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams and deliver accurate monthly reports within tight deadlines.