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Cost Control / Office Engineer | Jordan

Cost Control / Office Engineer | Jordan

Caviar Careers • Brisbane, AU
12 days ago
Job description
POSITION | JORDAN

Cost Control / Office Engineer | VVIP Private Estate

LOCATION

Amman, Jordan
The client will arrange the work visa and provide relocation if the successful candidate is not local.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Cost Control / Office Engineer will provide comprehensive commercial, contractual and administrative support for prestigious construction, refurbishment and high-end finishing projects within a VVIP private estate.
The position is responsible for internal project reporting, budget tracking, contract and purchase-order administration, invoice assessment, payment certification, forecasting and variation control. The successful candidate will ensure that project costs and contractual obligations are accurately documented, monitored and reported.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Additional qualification in Construction Management, Cost Control, Quantity Surveying or Contract Administration highly regarded
  • Relevant professional certification or membership advantageous
  • Fluent English, written and spoken — mandatory
  • Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Sinhala or another Indian or Sri Lankan language advantageous

EXPERIENCE
  • Five to ten years' experience in cost control, office engineering, contract administration or a similar position
  • Proven experience managing the commercial and administrative aspects of high-end construction projects
  • Experience with luxury residences, palaces, five-star hotels or premium finishing projects strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in project budgeting, cost-code development and variance reporting
  • Strong experience administering contractor and supplier agreements
  • Experience reviewing invoices and preparing progress payment certificates
  • Knowledge of forecasting, variation orders and project cost reporting
  • Middle East construction experience highly regarded

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare internal reports covering commercial, contractual and financial project matters
  • Track approved project budgets, commitments, expenditure and forecast costs
  • Administer project budget-variance tracking and investigate significant discrepancies
  • Review budgets for new construction and refurbishment projects
  • Establish appropriate cost codes based on approved project estimates
  • Maintain accurate project cost-control systems and financial records
  • Manage and administer contractor and supplier agreements
  • Prepare and maintain contracts, purchase orders and related commercial documentation
  • Monitor contractor and supplier compliance with contractual obligations
  • Review contractor and supplier invoices for accuracy and contractual compliance
  • Verify completed works, delivered materials and supporting invoice documentation
  • Prepare progress payment certificates in coordination with project stakeholders
  • Track payments, outstanding commitments, retentions and final accounts
  • Prepare project cost forecasts and cost-to-complete reports
  • Monitor and administer variation orders and associated cost adjustments
  • Maintain detailed variation registers and supporting documentation
  • Identify potential cost overruns and report financial risks to management
  • Assist with the commercial evaluation of quotations and proposed changes
  • Provide comprehensive administration of construction and project contracts
  • Ensure all contractual parties properly fulfil their respective obligations and responsibilities
  • Coordinate with project managers, quantity surveyors, consultants, contractors and suppliers
  • Maintain accurate, organised and confidential commercial records
  • Support project audits and provide requested cost and contractual documentation
  • Assist with the financial and contractual close-out of completed projects
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
  • Strong cost-control and budget-management capability
  • Knowledge of construction contracts and commercial administration
  • Understanding of luxury construction materials and high-end finishing works
  • Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to interpret project estimates, drawings and technical documentation
  • Skilled in invoice assessment and progress-payment certification
  • Experience with forecasting, variations and cost-to-complete reporting
  • Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Strong organisation, coordination and time-management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant project or cost-control software
  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication
  • High level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to financial accountability and project-quality standards

SALARY

USD 2,250-2,750 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.


BENEFITS

Accommodation
Meals
Health Insurance
Transport
Annual Bonus
Flights home every 2 years

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