Overview
Senior Cost Control Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at Hill International Limited
Job overview
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a senior cost engineer. This role is crucial for the successful delivery of our exciting large-scale mixed-use development project. The senior cost engineer will play a vital role in ensuring effective cost control, budget monitoring, and overall financial management of the project.
Key responsibilities
- Cost control & budget monitoring: Oversee and manage the project’s cost control processes, ensuring adherence to the approved budget.
- Forecasting & cost reporting: Prepare and submit regular cost reports, providing accurate forecasts and financial updates to the project team.
- Variation cost evaluation: Analyze and assess variation orders, ensuring they are within the project’s financial scope and budget.
- Cash flow monitoring: Monitor and manage the project’s cash flow, ensuring timely payments and financial stability.
- Commercial team coordination: Collaborate closely with the commercial team to align cost control strategies and ensure smooth project execution.
- Contracts team coordination: Work with the contracts team to review and negotiate contracts, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Planning team coordination: Collaborate with the planning team to integrate cost control measures into the project’s overall planning and scheduling.
- Risk assessment: Identify and assess financial risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on the project’s budget.
- Value engineering: Implement value engineering techniques to optimize costs without compromising project quality or scope.
Qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management is mandatory.
- Specialization or extensive experience in cost control or quantity surveying is essential.
- Strong hands-on experience in cost management can be considered in lieu of formal specialization.
- PMP certification is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Cost control or estimation courses are preferred, demonstrating a strong understanding of cost management principles.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 is highly desirable for effective project planning and control.
- Experience in infrastructure projects, particularly in roads, utilities, networks, and earthworks, is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with multi-package environments is a strong advantage, ensuring effective coordination and cost control across various project packages.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for evaluating complex cost data and making informed decisions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective collaboration with various project teams.
Title: Senior Cost Control Engineer
Company: Hill International Limited
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
