Cost Control Engineer (Infrastructure & Utilities) Emarat Aloula Contracting

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

7 - 14 Years

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Civil)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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:

  • Infrastructure and utilities

  • Pipeline and water transmission systems

  • Sewerage networks

  • Water treatment or desalination

  • Industrial or EPC projects

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

  • Proficiency in:

  • Oracle Fusion / Oracle Unifier / Horizon ERP

  • Primavera P6

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

  • 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.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Cost Control
  • EPC Project
  • Cost Engineering
  • Civil Construction
  • Estimation Costing

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Emarat Aloula Contracting

Emarat Aloula Contracting is a general contractor and a member of Ali & Sons Holding LLC, specializing in construction, engineering, and facilities management services, particularly in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Water, Wastewater, Commercial, and Industrial sectors. The company provides a range of services including infrastructure development, fabrication, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), scaffolding, and engineering.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

https://www.emarataloula.com

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