Senior Project Controls Engineer

Job Title: Senior Project Controls Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Duration: 10 months (contract)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Controls Engineer to join a prestigious project in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in FEED and EPC project phases, with a preference for those with ADNOC project experience. The role involves leading project controls functions, including planning, scheduling, and cost management, for large-scale oil and gas projects within the Middle East's challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Set-Up:
   • Collaborate with project management, system administration, and document controls teams to establish an effective project setup that meets internal and external Project Services requirements.
   • Define and implement project controls processes, tools, and procedures.
2. Planning/Scheduling:
   • Provide planning and scheduling expertise to project teams, ensuring that completion dates align with project milestones.
   • Develop and maintain project schedules, including resource allocation and critical path analysis.
   • Monitor progress and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders, highlighting any deviations from the plan.
3. Cost Management/Control:
   • Deliver cost control services, ensuring proper tracking, forecasting, and reporting of project costs.
   • Establish and manage project budgets, profitability monitoring, and cost variance analysis.
   • Coordinate with project teams to ensure alignment between cost management and project progress.

Requirements:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in planning and cost control within the oil and gas industry, with at least 8 years as a Project Controls Engineer on offshore/onshore projects.
• Extensive experience in FEED and EPC project phases.
• ADNOC project experience is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of working on mega oil and gas projects in the Middle East.
• Background with reputed EPC contractors operating in the region.
• Proficiency in project control tools and software, such as Primavera P6, and strong knowledge of cost control methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong understanding of Middle Eastern regulatory standards and ADNOC-specific requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.