Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets, cost breakdown structures, and financial control systems from project initiation to close-out.

• Monitor project cost performance by tracking actual vs. budgeted expenses and identifying deviations.

• Perform variance analysis and update forecast to complete (ETC) and estimate at completion (EAC).

• Ensure accurate cost coding, commitment tracking, and expenditure classification.

• Review and validate purchase requisitions, subcontractor invoices, and material requests for compliance with budget and contractual requirements.

• Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, and cash flow forecasts using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Oracle systems.

• Evaluate change orders, analyze financial impacts of variations, and support preparation of claims and contractual adjustments.

• Coordinate with planning, procurement, commercial, and technical teams to maintain alignment between budget, commitments, and project progress.

• Participate in project risk assessments, cost risk analysis, and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Support tendering and pre-contract cost evaluation when required.

• Maintain accurate cost records and prepare reporting for management and stakeholders.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (required).

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in UAE, preferably in:

o Infrastructure and utilities

o Pipeline and water transmission systems

o Sewerage networks

o Water treatment or desalination

o Industrial or EPC projects

o Strong knowledge of cost control principles, budget development, and earned value management (EVM).

Proficiency in:

o Oracle Fusion / Oracle Unifier / Horizon ERP

o Primavera P6

o Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot, Macros)

o Cost reporting and analytical dashboards

• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, claims, and variation orders.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and reporting skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.