Senior Cost Control Engineer – MEP

Cost Engineering Framework: Design, govern, and audit standard cost control procedures across all civil, building, and infrastructure packages. Baseline Budget Development: Translate tender estimates into detailed, operationally viable project execution budgets (WBS/CBS). Earned Value Management (EVM): Calculate and report CPI, SPI, CV, and SV metrics to measure cost and schedule performance simultaneously. Estimate at Completion (EAC): Develop accurate monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) models, forecasting ultimate project financial outturn. Subcontract & Procurement Review: Review major procurement packages and subcontracts to ensure alignment with cost baseline allowances. Productivity Rate Benchmarking: Benchmark site labor, plant, and material unit costs to generate historical cost data for corporate usage. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management: Model comprehensive monthly project cash-in and cash-out curves to protect corporate working capital. Executive Cost Reporting: Deliver strategic financial presentations and cost mitigation strategies to senior corporate leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (attested with equivalency & MOFA); 10+ years cost engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• AACE International certifications (CCP, CEP) or PMP; expert in SAP ERP and Primavera P6 cost integration
• Professional Licenses / Certifications: Valid UAE Driving License
• Required UAE / GCC Construction

Experience

10–14 years with Tier-1 UAE civil contractors managing budgets on major luxury villa communities, high-rise towers, and infrastructure schemes. Employment Type Full-time

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