Commercial Cost Control Specialist

Project location
Baku, Azerbaijan
Minimum required experience
3 years
Position type
Full-time
Education
Higher education
Job desсription
  • Review BOQ (Bill of Quantities) and cost estimate documents submitted for projects from both technical and commercial perspectives;
  • Analyze the accuracy of work quantities based on project drawings and technical specifications;
  • Monitor market prices and assess whether applied rates are aligned with current market conditions;
  • Conduct comparative analysis of quotations received from contractors and suppliers;
  • Review preliminary and detailed cost estimates and identify discrepancies;
  • Analyze variances between actual costs and approved budget figures;
  • Verify and oversee the documentation of additional work quantities and costs submitted under Variation Orders (VO);
  • Calculate and update monthly the project’s Budget at Completion (BAC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), and projected profit;
  • Monitor project expenditures to ensure compliance with the approved budget;
  • Investigate commercial claims submitted by contractors, as well as the causes of Variation Orders (VO) and project changes;
  • Verify quantities related to changes against drawings, analyze unit rates, and review supporting documentation;
  • Ensure that all claims and changes comply with contractual requirements and are properly documented;
  • Analyze tender BOQs and verify quantities to prevent cost escalations, scope changes, and budget overruns.
Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field;
  • Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within the civil construction industry;
  • Language Skills: Fluent in Azerbaijani; good command of English;
  • Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD;
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.