Senior Project Cost Control Specialist ( **Job Number:** SEN000727 ) **Description** **ABOUT THE COMPANY** AZADEA Group is a premier lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 40 leading international franchise concepts in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishings, sporting goods, multimedia and beauty and cosmetics across the Middle East and Africa spread across 13 countries overseeing more than 700 stores. **JOB PURPOSE** The Senior Project Cost Control Specialist is responsible for managing estimation, cost control, and the tendering process during the post-contract award phase of construction projects until project completion. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - Collaborate with internal teams to prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities. Review and finalize tender documentation for multiple projects to ensure accuracy in financial projections. - Oversee the analysis of bids and establishment of unit rates, ensuring accurate tender finalization in alignment with project goals. Validate cost breakdowns to support decision-making in tender awards. - Evaluate variation orders and extra work claims, offering expertise in budget adjustments. Collaborate in the preparation of project budgets, providing detailed cost assessments for senior management. - Conduct thorough cost analyses for Fit-Out and Finishing work items, ensuring precision in estimations for projects. Drive cost management strategies to optimize project efficiency and minimize financial risk. - Identify, analyze, and develop responses to commercial risks, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are in place. Lead efforts to reduce the impact of potential financial risks on the project. - Represent the cost control team in pre-tender meetings, submitting regular financial reports to stakeholders. Lead evaluations of budgets pre- and post-tender to ensure robust cost control across all project phases. - Oversee site investigations for estimation purposes, ensuring assumptions made during the estimation process are validated. Liaise with relevant teams to adjust estimates based on real-time data. - Establish and maintain a CAPEX database for various brands, categorized by location and country, to streamline cost tracking and reporting. - Perform functional supervisory tasks, including work planning, task assignment, monitoring quality, and meeting deadlines. Train and mentor junior team members, providing performance feedback. Act as a liaison between the team and upper management, communicating needs and progress effectively. **Qualifications** **LANGUAGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS** **Language Proficiency** - Fluency in English. **Technical Skills** - Proficiency in MS Office, project scheduling software (MS Project or other) and AutoCAD. **EDUCATION** Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field. **EXPERIENCE** Four to six years of experience in a similar role. **BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES** **Financial Acumen** Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. For example, determines and estimates the main direct and indirect costs; makes generally appropriate decisions regarding expenditures. Studies financial and quantitative information; uses data to improve performance. **Strategic Mindset** Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. For example, articulates how own actions contribute to the organization's success and prioritizes actions that will help reach the goals. Sees important trends and starts discussion about how these may impact own work, the industry, or customers. **Drives Results** Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best possible results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles and setbacks; maintains productivity and a positive attitude. **Instills Trust** Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. For example, demonstrates integrity, upholding professional codes of conduct. Instills trust by following through on agreements and commitments despite competing priorities and by being honest and straightforward. **Azadea Group is an Equal Employment Employer –** _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by relevant local laws._ **Primary Location** : Regional - UAE-Dubai Internet City **Schedule** : Full-time **Unposting Date** : Feb 28, 2026, 3:59:00 PM **Req ID:** SEN000727