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Cost Engineer - SME

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar, uae with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
2
Typical experience
10-15 years
In brief

A Cost Engineer - SME in the GCC region requires leadership, negotiation, forecasting, procurement, git. Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Cost Engineer - SME earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Cost Engineer - SME. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
12,000
Median
18,500
75th percentile
27,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01performance measurement. Cost Estimation & Planning: Lead the development of should
  • 02cycle cost models for new defense products and programs. Prepare independent cost estimates (ICEs) and bid cost analyses to support strategic decision
  • 03performance control systems. Develop and manage cost dashboards for executive reporting on budget status, forecasts, and deviations. Provide expert review and validation of cost
  • 04Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • 05Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
  • 06Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
  • 07Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
  • 08Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
  • 09Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
  • 10Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
  • 11Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • 12Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
Required qualifications
  • — , and lifecycle cost objectives. This position establishes group
  • — performance measurement. Cost Estimation & Planning: Lead the development of should
  • — cycle cost models for new defense products and programs. Prepare independent cost estimates (ICEs) and bid cost analyses to support strategic decision
  • — performance control systems. Develop and manage cost dashboards for executive reporting on budget status, forecasts, and deviations. Provide expert review and validation of cost
  • — complete and cost
  • — 15 years of experience in cost engineering, estimation, or project controls, ideally within defense and/or aerospace industries. Demonstrated experience in multi
  • — site cost management and defense contract cost reporting. Proven expertise with EVM systems, ERP tools (SAP, Oracle, IFS), and cost analysis software. Strong background in bid costing, life
  • — cycle costing (LCC), and cost
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

leadershipnegotiationforecastingprocurementgitisoexcelsap

Preferred skills

oraclepower bianalyticalerpauditReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Tools & technologies

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Hiring companies we see

  • Strategic Aerospace Services WLL
  • CHICAGO Maintenance & Construction

Hired across

  • qatar
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Cost Engineer – SME do in the GCC?

    A Cost Engineer – SME in the GCC performs core duties related to leadership, negotiation, forecasting, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Cost Engineer – SME?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 10-15 years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Cost Engineer – SME in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across qatar, uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Cost Engineer – SME role?

    Key skills include leadership, negotiation, forecasting, procurement, git, iso, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Cost Engineer – SME in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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