Senior Cost Control Engineer (Steel/Aluminum Industry) Engineering Contracting Company LLC

Position Title: Senior Cost Control Engineer
Location: Dubai
Department: Cost Control Department
Reports To: Group Director of Cost Control

Role Purpose

The Senior Cost Control Engineer will be responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and controlling project costs in the steel/aluminum/facade industry. This role ensures that projects are executed within budget, providing accurate cost forecasts, reports, and recommendations to support commercial and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cost control systems, processes, and procedures for projects in steel, aluminum, and façade works.
• Prepare detailed project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost plans based on project scope, contracts, and execution strategy.
• Track project expenditures and commitments against budgets, ensuring timely reporting of variances.
• Review subcontractor and supplier cost submissions, variations, and claims for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor procurement activities, material costs, and labor productivity to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to identify potential savings and efficiency improvements.
• Support tendering and estimation teams with cost data, benchmarks, and historical analysis.
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and quantity surveyors to align cost data with project progress.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior cost engineers and project team members.