Job Description

• Prepare, monitor, and update project cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts throughout all project phases.
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and related documents to determine accurate cost projections.
• Track and report on project expenditures, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to ensure cost control measures are implemented effectively.
• Evaluate contractor and supplier quotations to ensure alignment with project budgets and cost objectives.
• Develop and maintain cost databases, historical records, and benchmarking data for future reference.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documents, bills of quantities, and cost breakdowns for bids and proposals.
• Conduct value engineering and risk analysis to optimize project costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Prepare regular cost reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
• Support the financial close-out of projects, ensuring all costs are accounted for and reconciled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 2 to 5 years of proven experience in cost engineering or cost control within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project management, and cost estimation methodologies.
• Proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, contracts, and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with local and international construction standards and regulations.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.