PMC Planning And Cost Specialist

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Planning & Cost Specialist in Abu Dhabi to integrate project planning, scheduling, forecasting and cost control throughout the lifecycle of major energy projects. You will provide accurate performance analysis, identify risks, and develop mitigations to achieve safety, quality, budget and schedule targets.

The role requires 15+ years in project planning and cost control within PMC/EPC environments, with strong skills in IMS, baselines, EVM and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field plus PMP/PMI or equivalent is desirable.
• 15+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control or project controls.
• Experience in PMC/EPC/Owners Engineer environments across major energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and cost management systems.
• Establish baselines for schedule, budget, manpower, and progress measurement.
• Review EPC schedules, cost reports, resource plans and forecasts.
• Monitor progress, identify slips, overruns, risks and mitigation options.
• Perform critical path analysis and recovery planning for timely delivery.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flows and expenditure reports.
• Track commitments, actuals, accruals, variations and budget utilization.
• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analyses and KPIs for stakeholders.
• Develop S-curves and dashboards; coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Review contractor progress claims and validate progress in line with contracts.
• Assess changes and risk events; propose mitigation and recovery plans.
• Participate in project reviews with planning and cost control recommendations.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / related field

Master's Degree in Project Management / MBA preferred

Professional certifications in Planning or Project Management

Job description

Job Description:

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Planning & Cost Specialist with a proven track record in integrating project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, and cost control activities to ensure successful project delivery. The role provides project management with accurate schedule and cost performance analysis, identifies risks and deviations, and develops mitigation measures to achieve project objectives related to safety, quality, budget, and schedule. for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providingsolutionsandexpertiseto support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We arefocused on growthand our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects:Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package:With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity:In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award:Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development:Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy:Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objective for this role is:

The PMC Planning & Cost Specialist is responsible for ensuring effective planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and performance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle to achieve project objectives related to safety, quality, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and control the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and project cost management systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish project baselines for schedule, budget, manpower, and progress measurement and monitor performance against approved targets.
• Review and assess EPC contractor schedules, cost reports, resource plans, progress updates, and forecasting submissions.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule slippages, cost overruns, productivity issues, and potential risks.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule impact assessments, and recovery planning to support timely project delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and expenditure reports.
• Track commitments, actual costs, accruals, variations, and budget utilization to ensure effective cost control.
• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and report project performance indicators.
• Develop S-curves, KPI dashboards, trend analyses, and performance reports for project management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls teams to ensure alignment between schedules and costs.
• Review contractor progress claims and validate progress measurement in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Assess the schedule and cost impact of changes, variations, scope growth, and risk events.
• Support risk management activities by identifying schedule and cost risks and recommending mitigation measures.
• Prepare recovery plans and corrective action strategies to address project delays and budget deviations.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide planning and cost control recommendations.

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you dont match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Masters Degree in Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, or Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• Professional certifications in Planning, Cost Control, or Project Management are highly desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and project controls for major Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, Energy, Infrastructure, or Industrial projects.
• Proven experience in PMC, EPC, Owners Engineer, or major capital project environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing integrated planning and cost control activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience in FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout phases.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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