Senior Cost Control Engineer

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International's founders established a simple yet powerful formula: Approach each client engagement as a **partnership**, create an environment that attracts the **most talented professionals** and allows them to flourish, and regulate **growth** to maintain **excellence** in our service standards. #### **About Decima International** Decima International is a leading professional services firm specializing in project management, planning, and advisory services for complex, large-scale developments. We partner with some of the world's most prominent organizations—particularly in the technology and infrastructure sectors—to deliver high-impact projects with precision and excellence. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to driving results in fast-paced, high-performance environments. If you are seeking a long-term, rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects globally, Decima International is where you belong. We offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement. ### **Role Overview** We are seeking a highly driven and capable **Senior Cost Control Engineer** to support the delivery of multiple **datacenter projects** for one of the world's leading technology clients. This is a **client-facing role** requiring strong technical expertise, communication skills, and the ability to manage complex planning and scheduling functions across multiple projects. **Location:** Onsite in **Dubai, United Arab Emirates** ### **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and provide oversight of regional/project cost control functions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all project(s). * Direct the development and maintenance of robust cost control systems and tools, including project cost reports, forecasts, trend analysis, and change management procedures. * Coordinate with regional project managers, engineers, and financial teams to monitor and validate cost data, identify variances, and guide corrective actions to control expenditures. * Review and present comprehensive monthly and quarterly cost performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key financial indicators such as earned value analysis (EVA), cost variances, and trends. * Oversee tracking of project performance against budgets and schedules across multiple sites, proactively identifying risks and approving financial strategies for mitigation. * Supervise advanced cost analysis and scenario modeling efforts to support executive decision-making and strategic project planning. * Manage and approve the preparation and review of regional/project proposals, estimates, and budgets, ensuring accuracy in financial projections and risk assessment. * Oversee the management of change orders across all regional projects, ensuring documentation integrity and accurate reflection of budget impacts. * Support and advise on contract negotiation and administration with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to align commercial agreements with project cost goals. * Review and approve contractor invoices and payment applications to ensure compliance with contractual terms and financial policies. * Ensure alignment of all regional cost control activities with internal policies, client standards, and industry best practices. * Contribute strategically to business development efforts by supporting commercial positioning, proposal development, and contract negotiation. * Mentor, manage, and develop junior cost control personnel within the region, fostering technical growth and career progression. * Perform other related duties as required and assigned. ### **Qualifications** #### **Essential Requirements** * 15+ years of cost control or cost engineering experience in the construction, infrastructure, or related industries, with at least 5 years in a leadership or regional oversight capacity. * Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related technical fields. * Prior experience in **Hyperscale Data Center** development and construction. * Advanced knowledge of cost management principles, including cost forecasting, variance analysis, change management, and project financial reporting. * Extensive experience using cost control software and tools such as **Primavera P6**, **SAP**, and **Microsoft Excel**. * Demonstrated success in managing large-scale project budgets and resolving complex cost discrepancies. * Strong ability to interpret financial data, develop insights, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. * Excellent commun