Lead Project Control Engineer

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co. seeks a Lead Planning & Cost Control Engineer to perform project control, planning, and cost control activities for major oil and gas projects.

You will work with the Project Control Manager to analyse schedules, monitor progress and ensure alignment with safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets. This role requires 15 years of relevant experience in oil & gas or petrochemicals, and at least 5 years in the GCC, with offshore project exposure highly valued.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant Oil & Gas or Petrochemical experience.
• At least 5 years in GCC region; preferred in GCC on major projects.
• ADNOC/Offshore project experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure baseline schedule follow-up, monitoring, and performance reporting; manage change control and risk management.
• Provide earned value management guidance and tools for cost and schedule variance analysis.
• Develop integrated project schedules reflecting interfaces, milestones, and durations across contractors.
• Oversee contract procurement planning and scheduling; support PCM on contractual/commercial issues.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports and ensure adherence to project controls standards.

Skills

Project controls

Planning scheduling

Cost control

Earned value management

Risk management

Contract governance

Progress reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PMP

CCP

Job description

Job Purpose

A Lead Planning amp Cost Control Engineer engineer Perform the project control function including project planning cost control for the Project as per Project Execution Plan working closely with Project Control Manager Analyse and perform project planning scheduling and monitoring for the Project to ensure completion of Project to the required safety quality schedule and cost

Key Accountabilities

Job Specific AccountabilitiesEnsure baseline schedule follow-up and monitoring performance reporting baseline change control assessment risk management earned value management guidance and tools Advice and consult on the application of effective planning techniques and controls earned value cost and schedule variance estimates at completion critical path analysis Support program integration governance formats plan optimization and project controls best practices Support and advise on the definition of Project Controls and Earned Value Management policies procedures and the standards required to deliver projects Involve actively in the development of integrated project schedule for project that reflect all interface milestones availability and need dates of feedstock offsite and utilities and activity durations from multiple contractors schedules and assess changes to the integrated schedule Monitor and control program compliance in respect of the project contractual obligations nbsp Ensure contract procurement planning and scheduling activities within the project is performed as per Company requirements Support the PCM on all contractual and commercial issues to maintain company s interests Coordinate and attend internal external project reviews and other meetings as necessary Keep up to date with and adhere to Company and project related procedures Ensure deliverables are delivered and that these are flagged to the PCM Generate nbsp weekly monthly reports in line with the project and company reporting calendar provide details on progress actuals forecast and explanation of variances Ensure that project controls processes are consistently applied across the project Manage governance to ensure robust cost and schedule performance for the agreed Scope of Work across integrated programs managed across multiple parties Support and advise on the definition of Project Controls and Management policies procedures and the standards required to deliver projectsWork closely with the Senior Project Manager and other discipline Mangers to maximize the potential of the project Manage and guide the review of Project Baseline Schedule to ensure compliance with the Contract Schedule requirements and the overall Project schedule Instruct various reviews analyses of the Project Schedule and the generation of special reports highlighting areas of slippage concerns and forecasts Manage and guide the process of Progress Certification and Invoice Payment under the Contract Ensure appropriate certificates are generated and maintained for the Project denoting approval of various Milestones and Completion Activities Internal ControlDevelop and improve the project control procedures systems and tools Continuously work with the Project Management Teams to seek improvement opportunities and incorporate them in the standard ways of Project Controls Be an active advocate of the project controls principles for better management of project operations and aspects in enriching the desired culture through his her internal and external communications

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

Minimum Qualification Experience amp Knowledge amp SkillsA bachelor s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen 15 years of relevant experience in the Oil amp Gas or Petrochemical industry including a minimum of five 5 years preferred in the GCC region Must have at least five 5 years of experience in a similar position on major Oil amp Gas or Petrochemical projects managing a team of Specialists Senior Engineers and Engineers ADNOC amp Offshore project experience is Required Offshore project experience is required 15 years of project experience working in the oil amp gas industry with previous knowledge of preparing and implementing project plans schedules and cost control Professional Certifications Preferred but not mandatory to have PMP CCP

Technical Competencies

Project control Planning scheduling monitoring and cost control skills Full understanding of schedule cost and risk analysis tools and techniques Technical understanding and proficient knowledge related to Oil amp Gas business Planning and implementation skills Detailed knowledge of principles policies procedures and internal processes pertaining to project control transactions