Manager, Project Cost Optimization Studies ADNOC Project Management 06:25

AimGulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC is seeking a senior professional to lead Project Cost Optimization reviews. The role focuses on evaluating engineering options, coordinating with group companies and ADNOC HQ, and delivering reports and summaries to top management.

Strong leadership and deep cost-management expertise are essential. Applicants should bring 15 years in project management and engineering, with extensive experience in planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in project management and engineering.
• Strong leadership, people-management, planning, cost control, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of English.
• Good knowledge of computer applications.
• Risk assessment and management (L4).
• Market trends and industry information research (L3).
• Stakeholder management (L4).
• Project management (L3).
• Project planning and scheduling (L4).
• Contractor performance management (L4).
• Projects quality assurance (L2).
• Stakeholder management for capital projects (L3).
• Resource allocation and management (L4).
• Cost reduction strategies and initiatives (L4).
• Costing and job costing analysis (L4).
• Cost management and financial efficiency (L3).
• Financial performance optimization strategies (L4).
• AI fluency (L3).
• AI-driven process optimization (L4).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate options for projects undergoing cost optimization studies.
• Coordinate with group companies and ADNOC HQ for annual optimization plans.
• Review engineering and cost documents from PMT.
• Prepare session clarifications and meeting materials.
• Develop and present cost optimization study reports.
• Ensure latest engineering solutions and technologies are applied.
• Communicate findings to management and directorates.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Planning

Cost control

Influencing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Coaching

English proficiency

Computer applications

Risk assessment & management

Market trends & industry information

Stakeholder management

Project management

Project planning & scheduling

Contractor performance management

Quality assurance (projects)

Stakeholder management for capital dil

Resource allocation & management

Cost reduction strategies

Costing & job costing analysis

Cost management & financial efficiency

Financial performance optimization

AI fluency

AI-driven process optimization

Job description

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 26 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: 33597

Job Description / Role:

Responsible for Project Cost Optimization Reviews and studies. Provides recommendations based on Cost optimization Reviews to support group companies deliver efficient projects with optimized cost and maximum value. Ensures proper communication and explanation of major recommendations to top management within relevant directorates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate engineering options provided for projects due for Project Cost Optimization Studies.


• Ensure latest technologies and best engineering solutions are implemented in the project while coordinated with stakeholders’ discipline wise, such as head of Discipline within the function, and engineers within group companies.


• Coordinate with Group Companies to prepare an annual plan for cost optimization studies to be conducted.


• Review engineering and cost documents submitted by the PMT(Project Management team).


• Prepare clarification list prior to the start of the session.


• Conduct preparation meetings with stakeholders from the group companies and ADNOC HQ


• Provide summary of main engineering findings based on Engineering documents submitted prior to the review.


• Take note during the optimization session on engineering data provided.


• Prepare Cost Optimization Review study report.


• Review and Comment on the studies reports as required.


• Ensure being updated on latest engineering solutions, software, and technologies.


• Provide summary of main findings to management


• Provide reports and presentation.


• Review and provide content in Cost Optimization Review reports, and other reports and publications regarding engineering and cost estimation.


• Communicate findings with relevant directorates to check the feasibility of applying cost optimization options and recommendations.


• Prepare MEMOs of major findings (if any) to be communicated with Directorate executives and top management.


• Provide lesson learned and best practices based on cost optimization reviews and recommendations.


• Continuously develop cost optimization reviews and sessions to ensure its continuous improvement, resilience, and efficiency


• Consider different levers such as AI, new technologies, sustainability…etc to ensure a comprehensive optimization.


• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.


• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.


• Provide input for preparation of the Function/Division/Department/Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.


• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.


• Implement approved Function/Division/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.


• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/Division/Department/Section in line with the Company Performance framework.


• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.


• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.


• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.


• Provide inputs to prepare Function/Division/Department/Section progress reports for Company Management.

Experience Required: 15 years of experience in project management and engineering.

Skills Required:

• Leadership, people-management, planning, cost control, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills.


• Good coaching skills.


• Good command of English.


• Good knowledge of computer applications.


• Risk Assessment and Management (L4)


• Market Trends and Industry Information Research (L3)


• Stakeholder Management (L4)


• Project Management (L3)


• Project Planning and Scheduling (L4)


• Contractor Performance Management (L4)


• Projects Quality Assurance (L2)


• Stakeholder Management for Capital Projects (L3)


• Resource Allocation and Management (L4)


• Cost Reduction Strategies and Initiatives (L4)


• Costing and Job Costing Analysis (L4)


• Cost Management and Financial Efficiency (L3)


• Financial Performance Optimization Strategies (L4)


• AI Fluency (L3)


• AI-Driven Process Optimization (L4)

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

The state owned energy group of Abu Dhabi and one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies. Operations span upstream exploration and production, refining, petrochemicals through Borouge, gas processing, drilling, shipping, fuel retail, and a growing low carbon portfolio. Several ADNOC entities are listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

Department / Functional Area: Projects, Engineering & Operations

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)