138 Cost Control jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Shaped in the form of a wave in motion, The Meydan Hotel is designed for urban elegance. Within fifteen minutes of the airport and close to the heart of the city, the hotel combines contemporary luxury with exceptional dining options, an outstanding infinity pool and a world-class golfing range.

About The Role

To take full responsibility for the supervision of Cost Control under Finance Department and prepare cost accounting reports for presentation to top management. To ensure the completeness and accuracy of all inventory type costs which includes food, beverage, stationery and other guest supplies according to budget guidelines, and conducts fixed and operating assets inventories (i.e., linen, China glass and silver wares), inclusive of all cutleries. Works closely and communicates effectively with other Department and Section Heads especially with the Executive Chef, Director, Food & Beverage, Purchasing Department, and other departments. To enforce that all Finance objectives and policies are followed and achieved.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• To develop, update as required and implement the departmental operations manual including policies, procedures and task list in line with the overall Resort policies and procedures and relevant Government Regulations.
• Ensure all subordinates are aware of and follow the operations manual, providing training as appropriate.
• Ensure all relevant items are set up and maintained up to date in the accounting system, liaising with other departments for assistance and accurate recording.
• Analyzing and preparing analysis reports and reconciliations (e.g. Daily, Weekly & Monthly Reports, charts, cost saving plans, etc.) and advice the Head of Finance.
• Assist the Head of Finance in annual Budget/Forecast preparation.
• To fully manage and supervise Cost Control section with all the following tasks in order to deliver reports/results according to Resort’s standards.
• Responsible for proper filing system of cost control section.
• Controls the market list and other food & beverage purchases by conducting market price checks of the items.
• Informs the Executive Chef and Director, Food & Beverage of any price fluctuations.
• Proposes cost controlling method to the Director, Food & Beverage, Executive Chef and other Department Heads without hampering the resort’s standards.
• Controls all items issued to the kitchen, service bars and to all other departments, as well as stationery and other supplies.
• Checks the par levels (inventories) of bars and kitchens.
• Conducts inventories on a regular basis in all beverage outlets (inclusive of service bars), compiling daily sales report especially on fast moving and expensive beverages and ensuring that Beverage inventory procedure is followed to 100%.
• Conducts inventory on all Bars and Store items once a month, and over/short report is issued to Head of Finance before each month end.
• Conducts surprise inventory checks without interrupting the operation.
• Regularly checks and update all food menus and cocktails.
• Prepares monthly breakage/spoilage report.
• Checks regularly the pending GRN’s and open PO’s and ensure that all goods received without invoices are entered in the system.
• Controls all officer’s/ entertainment checks by highlighting to the Head of Finance and in their absence to any other Fianance Department lead any abuses.
• Assists the Accountant in the month/year-end cost control journal entries.
• Provides other reports and information as may be required by the Management.
• Is creative, positive and delivers new ideas for constant improvement of cost control, procedures, including tightening of internal controls.
• Is willing to do any other work within the department, in order to assist other weak areas or in the event of other staff going on leave or when requested by the Director, Finance or Assistant Financial Controller.
• Performs any additional duties and/or special projects as requested by the Head of Finance.
• Bring to the immediate attention of the head of Finance any matters which appear to represent a material non-compliance with contractual agreements, possible fraud or irregularity, violation of laws or regulations, or significant deficiencies in internal control.
• Liaise with other departments as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the Resort operations, that there is complete communication flow and a positive working environment for the overall Resort.
• Ensure there is an emphasis on continuous improvement and the bottom line.

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Communication Skills - Fluent in English both written and spoken
• Interpersonal Skills - Attention to detail, friendly and responsive attitude
• Minimum Three years’ Experience in similar position
• Good Knowledge of Inventory management and Accounting Systems
• Required Degree/ Diploma in Accountancy or above mention Experience

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To understand thoroughly Sofitel objectives in Cost Controls as to:
  • Provide an effective auditing system for the activities of the Materials Management Division.
  • Provide a summary of the costs required by various people in the Accounting and Control Division to prepare daily and monthly reports.
  • Provide Heads of Departments with the cost figures necessary for them to operate their individual profit centre profitably.
  • Provide a system of monitoring the data input by operation level personnel.
  • To compare details of quantities unit costs etc. on regular purchase orders to those on authorized purchase requests.
  • To audit prices and quantity variances as per daily Receiving Variance Report.
  • To ensure the inventory items and services which are bought and used in providing guests services and facilities are stored and used in the controlled manner and according to accounting principles.
  • To check the data entered by Materials Management employees and to correct where necessary.
  • To amend the micros data base as requested & approved by proper authorities.
  • To prepare daily the Comparison Report on Food & Beverage Actual vs. Potential costs / sales. (Applicable to all free standing kitchens/restaurants after 3 months of grand opening)
  • To reconcile the cost of all officer and entertainment checks and apply credit to the respective departments.

Qualifications :

Your experience and skills include:

• Must have local experience in the same field preferably in a luxury hotel in UAE
• Knowledge in Future log & product.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

The Cost Control Engineer is responsible for managing and tracking project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets, and providing financial analysis and reporting to support project decision-making. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cost management and improve financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and allocate project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare budget vs. actual reports, analyze variances, and provide insights.
• Review and approve requisitions, purchase orders, and agreements.
• Conduct cost forecasting and financial trend analysis to update project forecasts.
• Support the implementation of cost control systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with project management, procurement, and other teams to ensure smooth cost-related activities.
• Continuously improve cost control processes and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in cost control or financial management in construction or contracting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Proficiency in cost control software, and ERP systems (preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Were bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

• Verify EPC Contractor requests for payments including the required supporting documents and achievement of milestone events and certifying their entitlements for payments accordingly.
• Ensure that adequate information is supplied to verify progress claims against milestones and invoices submitted including calling for further information to substantiate progress claims where necessary prior to payment by the Owner.
• Review EPC Contractors Invoices Progress Measurement and Forecasts and provide assessments to Project senior management.
• Review Project Business Plans and Execution strategies to provide input to strategic priorities Operating Budgets and cost forecasts.
• Review EPC Contractors nominated Subcontractors un-priced bid submissions for Progress Measurement and Reporting requirements.
• Ensure that PMC procedures for Estimating Progress Measurement and Forecasting are approved and implemented.
• Provide functional input to the review and approval of EPC Contractors invoices and Change Order proposals.
• Participate in Project risk reviews constructability reviews and value engineering workshops.
• Provide functional input to PMC weekly/monthly progress reports and presentations to the Owner and provide exception reports related to the overall Project Cost.
• Review EPC Contract close-out reports and performance evaluation reports and provide functional input to Project senior management
• Review PMC systems and procedures to provide functional input and support continuous improvement.
• Establish and implement Project statistical database for benchmarking purposes.
• Review Project short term and medium-term constraints and concerns to provide mitigation plans and corrective actions.
• Avoid or minimize the variations from EPC Contractor by taking proactive and preventive actions.
• Perform trend analysis on both schedule and cost for early identification of potential deviations and advise Owner of their implications.
• Evaluate EPC Contractor change orders/claims request for any Engineering equipment or materials and Construction extras as well as schedule extensions with recommendation to approve modify or reject.
• Prepare Project cost reports to Owner highlighting current expenditure commitments and forecast payments to the EPC Contractor.
• Participate in the preparation of Project progress reports addressing cost and schedule trends productivity and actions taken.
• Monitor exchange rates and source of funds
• Provide total financial reviews and job financial close out
• Review all necessary cost and schedule trending and reporting functions in respect of its services and ensure that EPC Contractor perform such activities related to the Project execution of the following requirements:
• Ensure the raising of necessary documentation as per Project approved procedure for Change Order requests covering any changes in scope.
• Review the detailed cost estimate prepared by EPC Contractor for all such Change Order requests and support documentation of the anticipated impact on cost and/or schedule.
• Ensure the execution of EPC Contractor scope of work according to the EPC Contract Price Terms and Conditions.
• Maintain up-to-date registers documenting status of Change Order requests as per the approved procedure.
• Ensure inclusion of cost and schedule trends prepared by EPC Contractor in formats approved by Owner as part of the Monthly Progress Report.
• Maintain records of associated cost for each Change Order.
• Review comment & approve EPC Contractor cost report and cash flow.
• Review updated Project budget cost estimate (if required) for cost monitoring and control.
• Prepare Project cost control & budget monitoring report.
• Perform the necessary cost estimates studies (as required).
• Participate in Value Engineering activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in engineering
• Previous experience as PMC Consultant is required.
• Experience of Projects involving Gas Processing plants
• Expertise in Costing Tools and Software.

Moving forward together

Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Cost Control Specialist

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology, engineering solutions, and mission-critical services that help governments and companies worldwide accomplish their most important objectives while also achieving sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic, value-added solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Position: Cost Control Specialist

Company: KBR Abu Dhabi

Project: Majnoon

Employment Type: Long Term Contract

• Manage cost controls and oversee variance analysis, job ledger, and cost centers review.
• Own P&L responsibilities within ePCSR.
• Oversee AP and AR processes, including invoicing, AR aging, WHT, and DSO management.
• Supervise employee expenses reimbursement process.
• Manage WBS creation, updates, and review; serve as interface between project and project accounting.
• Implement standard costing procedures including multipliers.
• Prepare and review reports such as BOC1540, VOWD, Monthly Cost Report, and SOX compliance reports.
• Ensure accurate reporting of actual costs and estimates at completion through cost control procedures.
• Oversee timesheets management for UAE & Iraq, including role changes and approval batches.
• Act as focal point for internal and client audits.
• Review and validate project contractual documents like work orders, agency contracts, ICAs, etc.

• Oversee project CMC and P-cards for UAE & Iraq.
• Manage project finance processes such as petty cash, business advances, and per diems.
• Conduct financial assessments during tendering.
• Manage work permit applications and cancellations.
• Lead social security registration processes with DRSS.
• Report WHT status weekly for Iraq portfolio.
• Manage compliance and oversight of waivers, vendor contracts, and business courtesies.
• Prepare quarterly KPIs aligned with contracts.
• Develop project-specific procedures for cost and finance management.
• Supervise, train, and support cost control and project finance teams.
• Participate in department audits and support ad hoc requests from BOC.

Unclear seniority level.

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Location

United Arab Emirates

Experience

3 to 15 years

Job Function

Skillset

Cost Control Experience

Preferred Jobseekers

Locally available candidates only apply for this job; Jobseekers from any GCC country

Responsibilities:
Monitor and control project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and analyze cost reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Track project expenditures and identify cost variances.
Collaborate with project managers to develop cost-saving initiatives.
Assist in preparing tender and contractual documentation.
Maintain records of all project costs and financial transactions.
Conduct cost risk assessments and provide recommendations.
Support project procurement activities related to costs.
Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
3+ years of experience in cost control within construction or engineering projects.
Strong knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Cost Management Software (e.g., Primavera, SAP).
Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Immediate availability preferred.

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We are looking for a Cost Control Engineer to join our team in Dubai to support ongoing oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for tracking controlling and forecasting project costs across different project phases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor project budgets actual costs commitments and forecasts on a regular basis.
• Prepare and update cost reports dashboards and variance analyses for internal and client reporting.
• Coordinate with engineering procurement and project controls teams to gather data and ensure accuracy of cost information.
• Support in the development and maintenance of project cost control procedures processes and tools.
• Analyze trends risks and opportunities to ensure cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in the preparation of project estimates cash flow forecasts and financial progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and company policies related to cost control.
• Participate in monthly project review meetings and provide input on cost performance.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Finance or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in cost control for oil and gas projects preferably in the Middle East.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting cost tracking forecasting and financial reporting.
• Proficient in cost control software/tools such as Primavera (P6) Excel (Advanced) and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be immediately available and located in the UAE or able to join on short notice.

Vertical:

Engineering

We are Azizi, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team of people driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans across Dubai's prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity, and adding value through a construction-driven approach.

With some of our exciting launches such as Burj Azizi (the second tallest tower in the world), Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice, Dubai's new luxurious Venetian-inspired waterfront community, we are rapidly expanding our capabilities in our Design 360 Studio. Our team seamlessly integrates Architecture, Structures, MEP, Landscape, Interiors, and Supervision to deliver a variety of innovative and value-driven real estate assets.

As a Cost Control Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring the financial aspects of a project, including monitoring project expenses, ensuring budget adherence, preparing cost forecasts, and ensuring that the project stays within budget. You will work closely with the Department Head to develop cost analysis reports comparing Earned Value vs. Cost at the Cost Code level.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and control of all commitments against budgets.
• Verifying Purchase/Hire Requests for Material, Equipment, and Work Packages for Subcontractors.
• Comparing actual Direct Labor, Indirect Labor, Staff, and Equipment deployment with budgeted figures monthly, highlighting any variations in the monthly Project Cost Analysis Reports.
• Achieving maximum accuracy in cost forecasts by analyzing resource histograms and Cost to Complete (CTC), proactively identifying potential overruns each month for timely corrective actions.
• Monitoring and checking the implementation of cost control procedures, including cost code input, requisition follow-up, and consumption of major materials.
• Preparing and submitting the Monthly Cost Analysis Report with high accuracy.
• Conducting cost analysis and case studies as required.
• Supporting in preparing Cost to Complete reports in coordination with the Project Manager, and assisting the Cost Control Manager as needed.

Heres what you'll need:

• Degree in Engineering with specialization in Project Management or Cost Control-related training.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of MS Project, ERP software, Power BI is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and related software.

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

• Review the requests from the project to verify the allocation and available budget.
• Maintain project records of cost data for all cost analysis and reporting functions from various sources.
• Assemble data for the preparation of project cost reports and cost forecasts.
• Identify areas of budget concern and potential impact on project financial performance.
• Verify the data received from the project related to the forecast report
• Implement the project forecast report
• Check the actual cost of the project monthly and verify the norms.
• Update the project financials and compare with the plan.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Civil, or similar technical qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project controls for contracting industry operations.
• Previous experience with recognized international standard companies, particularly in Middle East operations and EPC projects.
• Ability to communicate and work using English.
• Computer literate, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access (all essential).
• Working with ORACLE or SAP

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Construction
• Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

• Contract Management
• Quantity Surveying

Keywords

• Cost Control
• EPC Project

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