• 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

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience in cost control, office engineering, contract administration or a similar position preferably in the Middle East /GCC countries
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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