57 Project Cost jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Title: Project Cost Controller

The position of Project Cost Controller involves overseeing the financial aspects of projects related to onshore and offshore gas processing plants. Key responsibilities include estimating costs, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with previous experience working on ADNOC projects and PMC experiences. A strong background in engineering is also required, with a bachelor's degree in engineering being essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing project finances, including cost estimation and budget preparation.
• Ensuring adherence to contractual requirements, including reviewing and approving invoices and change orders.
• Collaborating with project teams to ensure effective project execution.

A successful candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are also essential for success in this role.

A leading global infrastructure company seeks a seasoned project cost manager to oversee the delivery of projects across various sectors, including luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialized post-contract cost consultancy services, supporting clients on multiple projects, and managing teams to ensure smooth management and execution.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field, with Chartered RICS Membership (MRICS) and 8-10 years of post-graduate experience, including 4-5 years in the Middle East.

• Specialized post-contract cost consultancy services for luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.
• Support clients on various projects ensuring smooth management and execution.
• Manage a team delivering post-contract cost management services including payment certifications, variation assessments, claim avoidance, budget tracking, cost reporting, risk management, negotiations, and final accounts.
• Primary point of contact for small and medium-sized project clients.
• Accountable for multiple project deliverables within end market sectors.
• Brief teams on project scopes to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities.
• Manage resources across multiple projects within established parameters.
• Deliver funder advisory services throughout project execution.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with established procedures.
• Assist with benchmarking data collection and internal reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable global infrastructure company that offers comprehensive benefits, flexible work options, and well-being resources. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Quantity Surveyor Role

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare and manage tender documents, including bills of quantities.
• Conduct cost estimation, budgeting, and forecasting for high-rise projects.
• Evaluate and negotiate variations, change orders, and claims with contractors/subcontractors.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and cash flows throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to optimize project outcomes.
• Analyze completed work and arrange payments to contractors/subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
• Lead cost reporting and commercial meetings with stakeholders.
• Prepare and assess interim and final accounts.

The successful candidate will have a degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering or technology. They will also have experience working on high-rise projects, with a proven track record of delivering results within tight deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of our high-end residential projects and develop your skills in quantity surveying.

As a Project Cost Estimation Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our projects are both financially viable and executed within budgetary constraints. Your expertise in cost estimation will be utilized across various stages of project development, from initial concept through to completion. You will be responsible for creating detailed cost estimates that encompass labor, materials, equipment, and other project-related expenditures. By working closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and procurement teams, you will ensure that all financial aspects of the projects are meticulously planned and recorded. Your skills in analyzing financial data, predicting costs, and generating accurate forecasts will be vital to the success of our projects. In addition, your role will involve monitoring costs and implementing strategies to manage cost overruns, thereby enhancing project profitability and efficiency.

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for various phases of construction projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to define budgetary requirements.
• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and other documents to understand scope.
• Evaluate and forecast project costs through data analysis and calculations.
• Maintain and update a cost database for consistent estimation practices.
• Conduct risk assessments to predict potential cost escalations or savings.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for accurate pricing of materials and labor.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing cost estimations and findings.
• Present cost estimation proposals and justifications to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and financial best practices.
• Monitor ongoing project costs and adjust estimates as necessary to manage scope changes.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior estimators on cost estimation techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cost Estimation Engineer in relevant industries.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills for accurate cost forecasting.
• Proficiency in cost estimation software and project management tools.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
• Ability to interpret engineering designs and specifications for precise cost planning.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on identifying potential cost-saving opportunities.

Job Details

• Role Level: Mid-Level
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi

Company Industry

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

• Administration

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Embark on a Project Surveyor Career with Infrastructure Experts

This opportunity is part of a prestigious graduate program open exclusively to UAE Nationals holding a valid family book. Join a dynamic and multidisciplinary infrastructure team as a Graduate Project Surveyor. As a key member, you will support commercial activities throughout the pre and post-contract phases of construction projects.

You will play a crucial role in assisting Quantity Surveying staff on both precontract and postcontract deliverables. Under supervision, you will undertake responsibilities such as completing quantity measurements for input into cost plans, cost estimates, and bills of quantities.

Your tasks will include assisting with tender documentation preparation, viability studies, and cost estimates. You will also assist with implementing, maintaining, and monitoring cost control procedures throughout the project duration. Additionally, you will provide necessary input related to financial claims and evaluate variations, additions, and omissions.

Furthermore, you will assist with preparing pricing and negotiating change orders with clients and contractors. You will analyze tender returns for input into rates databases and estimates. Lastly, you will contribute to report formatting, data management, and quality assurance procedures across all core service lines.

To be eligible for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University.
• Candidates must be recent 2024 or 2025 graduates to be eligible for the graduate program.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) and above.
• Only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role due to AECOM's commitment to Emiratisation and compliance with UAE labour law.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to its employees. These may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure development. We deliver innovative solutions that transform our industry and shape the future. Our teams partner with public and private sector clients to create sustainable and resilient projects throughout the project lifecycle.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Planning & Cost Manager (Offshore Project)

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position for a Planning & Cost Manager for an Offshore EPC project, based in the Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi city.

Only candidates matching the profile criteria will be contacted.

• Minimum overall 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• At least 15 years of experience in FEED/EPC contracts within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working on offshore projects, which would be an advantage.
• Experience involving Well Head Tower (WHTs), subsea cables, and piping brownfield modifications on offshore platforms.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar managerial position for mega oil and gas FEED/EPC projects exceeding US$ 1 billion.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is mandatory.

Manager

Planning & Cost Manager (Offshore Project)

KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position for a Planning & Cost Manager for an Offshore EPC project, based in the Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi city.

Only candidates matching the profile criteria will be contacted.

1. Minimum overall 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
2. At least 15 years of experience in FEED/EPC contracts within the Oil & Gas industry.
3. Minimum 8 years of experience working on offshore projects, which would be an advantage.
4. Experience involving Well Head Tower (WHTs), subsea cables, and piping brownfield modifications on offshore platforms.
5. At least 5 years of experience in a similar managerial position for mega oil and gas FEED/EPC projects exceeding US$ 1 billion.
6. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is mandatory.

Manager

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Join to apply for the Specialist, Project Planning (Integrated Projects Planning & Cost Dept) role at ADNOC Group

Job Purpose
Support Projects of the Refining BLGC’s and associated potential new joint ventures ensuring optimum utilization of resources and maximize value realization of the BLGC’s assets to achieve continuous growth, profitability and excellence through the application of best practices and alignment with ADNOC guidelines, strategies & objectives.

Job Purpose
Support Projects of the Refining BLGC’s and associated potential new joint ventures ensuring optimum utilization of resources and maximize value realization of the BLGC’s assets to achieve continuous growth, profitability and excellence through the application of best practices and alignment with ADNOC guidelines, strategies & objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Project / Investment Assessment

• Assist the review of all project proposals including design basis, mass and energy balance, assumptions, strategies, etc. to ensure the technical robustness and profitable economics with emphasis on HSE matters and energy efficiency at the project approval stage.
• Assist the review of Feasibility, Pre-FEED, FEED documents or any studies, as necessary, to make comments, that supports the decision making for a project stage gate approval
• Coordinate with BLGCs for evaluation of project proposals and submission to Investment Committee for necessary endorsement
• Assist and review special studies related to ADNOC and BLGC Refining Projects and participate in task forces as assigned in order to evaluate performance, integrity review, inspections and audits.
  

• Support in the review of project proposals, recommendations, issues and concerns occurring all through the project cycle from FEED until close-out of the project including technical, efficiency, economics, profitability, contracting strategy, Project management consultancy, key contract terms and awards, Bidders list for Consultants, Post completion analysis and lessons learnt for improvement for future projects execution.
• Conduct analysis and provide comments to support management in decision making.
  

• Coordinate with various project stakeholders to ensure that they are successfully executed within approved budget, timelines and quality specifications and that they meet the required life cycle, capacity, quality and HSE standards and its compliance with UAE laws( for UAE Projects) & respective country laws (for ADNOC International Projects), policies, regulations and ADNOC guidelines.
• Ensure compliance to Project Value Assurance Process (VAP).
• Review the monthly reports, monitors the progress, assess the areas of concerns and mitigation measures proposed and highlights to the higher management of any remarkable, recurring or concerning issues.
• Support in promoting fairness and transparency in dealing with the project consultants, contractors and manufacturers, following approved systems and procedures.
• Maintain the Team’s Technical Support MIS and update data to ensure that accurate data is available for reporting and planning purposes.
• Ensures that best practices and lesson learned information are collected and recorded in the MIS and made available to the BLGCs
  

• Continuously monitor project cost, schedule and progress and conduct reporting activities and functions of all phases of projects until final acceptance of works.
• Plan and monitor updating and maintenance of systems, procedures and techniques in the areas of planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting for efficient and effective execution of projects.
  

• Assist in the development and control of Refining Projects HSE corporate performance targets and objectives and support in the implementation of a sustainable culture and proactively seeks to incorporate sustainability into the ongoing work practices
  

• Assist the follow up on the issues / status of completion, Readiness for commissioning, Pre-commissioning test run of all equipment with the end user, Pre-commissioning, commissioning, post commissioning check of the performance tests against the design and construction requirements and warranty checks of the status of equipment of the plant prior to the end of the warranty period.
  

• Ensure that BLGCs implemented projects’ commercial and technical requirements are in order to achieve project objectives. Ensures that all ADNOC project execution guidelines are implemented.
  

• Provide Support, as necessary to Business Development Function during identification stage of an International Business Opportunity.
• Follow-up on ADNOC International Projects implementation up to completion / handover (upon transfer from business development Function to Refining Business Function)
• Ensure compliance of HSE standards (minimum ADNOC Standard as a default), local country laws, international conventions, and ensure preparation and compliance of JV Mandates for each project.
• Ensure preparation of JV Mandates for each project for smooth execution, project implementation strategy and /or interim arrangements like Oversight committees for project implementation whilst JV formation is taking shape.
  

• 8 years of relevant professional experience in Technical and Projects Engineering or Management in the Oil / Gas & Refining industry.
• Good knowledge of industry best practice and technology trends, and of applicable legislation and regulations.
• Good skills on Project Management software.
  

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionProject Management and Information Technology
• IndustriesOil and Gas

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Job Purpose

Support projects within the Refining Business Line Group Companies (BLGCs) and associated potential new joint ventures, ensuring optimal resource utilization and maximizing asset value to achieve continuous growth, profitability, and excellence through best practices and alignment with ADNOC guidelines, strategies, and objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Project / Investment Assessment

• Assist in reviewing all project proposals, including design basis, mass and energy balance, assumptions, and strategies, to ensure technical robustness and profitable economics, with emphasis on HSE and energy efficiency at the project approval stage.
• Assist in reviewing feasibility, Pre-FEED, FEED documents, or studies, providing comments to support decision-making for project stage gate approval.
• Coordinate with BLGCs for evaluating project proposals and submitting them to the Investment Committee for endorsement.
• Assist and review special studies related to ADNOC and BLGC refining projects, participating in task forces as assigned to evaluate performance, integrity, inspections, and audits.

Projects Review

• Support the review of project proposals, recommendations, issues, and concerns throughout the project cycle from FEED to close-out, including technical, economic, and contractual aspects, as well as lessons learned for future improvements.
• Conduct analysis and provide comments to aid management decision-making.

Project Management

• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure projects are executed within budget, timelines, and quality standards, complying with UAE laws (for UAE projects) and respective country laws, policies, regulations, and ADNOC guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to the Project Value Assurance Process (VAP).
• Review monthly reports, monitor progress, identify concerns, and propose mitigation measures, escalating significant issues to management.
• Promote fairness and transparency in dealings with consultants, contractors, and manufacturers, following approved procedures.
• Maintain the team's Technical Support MIS, ensuring data accuracy for reporting and planning.
• Ensure collection and recording of best practices and lessons learned in the MIS for access by BLGCs.

Job Specific Accountabilities

Projects Control

• Monitor project costs, schedules, and progress, conducting reporting activities until final acceptance.
• Maintain and update planning, scheduling, and reporting systems for efficient project execution.

Projects HSE & Sustainability

• Support the development and control of HSE performance targets for refining projects and promote a sustainable culture, integrating sustainability into work practices.

Projects Handover & Commissioning

• Follow up on project completion issues, readiness for commissioning, pre-commissioning tests, and post-commissioning performance checks, including warranty assessments.

Commercial Support

• Ensure projects meet commercial and technical requirements to achieve objectives and comply with ADNOC guidelines.

ADNOC International Projects

• Support business development during international opportunity identification.
• Follow up on project implementation from transfer from business development to refining.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, local laws, international conventions, and JV mandates.
• Prepare JV mandates for smooth project execution and interim arrangements during JV formation.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in technical and project engineering or management within the oil, gas, and refining industry.
• Good knowledge of industry best practices, technology trends, and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Proficiency in project management software.

Professional Certifications

PMP certification is preferred.