Cost Controller

Description

Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Cost Controller to meticulously manage project budgets, costs, and financial reporting for construction projects in Qatar. Highlights: 1. Lead project budgeting, cost planning, and forecasting for construction projects 2. Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate project forecasts 3. Identify cost risks and savings opportunities to protect project profitability We are looking for a Cost Controller in Qatar to manage project budgets, commitments, actual costs, forecasts, and cost reporting for construction projects. \- Lead project budgeting, cost planning, cash\-flow forecasting, and cost\-to\-complete reporting. \- Monitor project commitments, actual costs, and forecast final costs against approved budgets. \- Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and management dashboards. \- Review and validate contractor payments, invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor payments, and variation orders. \- Ensure all project expenditure complies with approved budgets, contracts, and delegated authority limits. \- Maintain cost registers for commitments, variations, accruals, payment certificates, and financial risks. \- Partner with Project Management, QS, Procurement, Finance, and Contracts teams to maintain accurate project forecasts. \- Assess the cost impact of procurement awards, variations, and project changes. \- Support tender evaluations, feasibility studies, and budget development for new projects. \- dentify cost risks and savings opportunities, recommending actions to protect project profitability. \- Ensure accurate ERP cost records and compliance with company financial controls. **Requirements:** Required Qualifications and Experience \- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. \- Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Cost Controller in Qatar \- Demonstrable experience controlling costs on multiple active construction projects. \- Strong knowledge of construction project budgets, commitments, accruals, cash flow, cost\-to\-complete forecasting, payment certification, and variation control. \- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting models. \- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, or equivalent. \- Strong numerical accuracy, analytical ability, and report\-writing skills. \- Ability to work with cross\-functional teams and deliver accurate monthly reports within tight deadlines. **Salary:** AED 12,000 to 15,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances. **Key Demographic Requirements** \- applicants must be: * Based in Qatar About the Company Ignite Search \& Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering. We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. Pay: Up to QAR15,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person