Project Commercial Controller

Job Overview

To take ownership of commercial performance across projects ensuring accurate estimation, strict cost control, and complete oversight of contractor billing across both civil construction and high‑end fit‑out. Roles positioning, authority, and reporting: acts as the core commercial control function across all Luxsta8 projects. Responsible for validating and approving all contractor payments before release. Works closely with the Project Manager to ensure alignment between execution and cost.

Reports directly to the Owner. Has authority to challenge contractors, flag discrepancies, and hold payments where required. Maintains independent oversight across both civil and fit‑out.

• Estimation: review drawings and BOQs, conduct quantity take‑offs, build detailed estimates across civil, structural, MEP, and finishing trades, and validate project feasibility from a cost perspective.
• Quantity Surveying: verify contractor bills against BOQ, drawings, and site measurements; issue payment certifications; manage variation orders; and ensure no overbilling across all trades.
• Commercial Management: track project cost vs. budget, maintain rate databases, support subcontract structuring, and ensure alignment between design intent and commercial outcomes.

Strong control over project budgets from start to completion. Minimal deviation between estimated and actual costs. Zero unchecked contractor overbilling. Structured and controlled variations across civil and fit‑out works.

• 5–10 years experience in construction (civil + fit‑out preferred).
• Experience in both estimation and QS (billing verification).
• Experience in villa projects/high‑end residential.
• Strong understanding of BOQs, drawings, and execution workflows.
• Ability to challenge contractor billing and control costs effectively.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Job Type: Full‑time

Work Location:

In person