Project Control Manager

KBR, Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi is looking for a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead planning, cost control, risk, and reporting for a major offshore project. You will drive integrated schedules, develop KPIs, and ensure governance across ADNOC Offshore interfaces.

Ideal candidates have 15–20 years in oil & gas project controls, offshore experience, and strong leadership in EPC/EPCI environments. The role is based in Abu Dhabi and requires on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; master's preferred.
• 15–20 years in oil & gas or major capital projects with offshore exposure.
• 10+ years in project controls leadership on large EPC/EPCI projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls team across planning, cost control, and risk.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules and KPI dashboards.
• Forecast costs, track variances and reporting to management.
• Ensure governance, contract compliance, and change management.

Skills

Project Controls

Planning & Scheduling

Cost Control

Earned Value Management

Risk Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering/ MBA (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Unifier

EcoSys

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Project Control Manager Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title:Project Control Manager KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently seeking experienced professionals for the position listed below in support of a major Offshore Project. The role will be based at either the Client's Office or the Contractor's Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Job Purpose The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and managing all Project Controls activities for ADNOC Offshore projects, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The role provides strategic oversight and timely project performance information to support management decision-making, ensuring project objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Controls Leadership Lead and manage the Project Controls team comprising Planning Engineers, Cost Engineers, Risk Specialists, and Reporting Engineers. Develop and implement Project Controls procedures, systems, and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with ADNOC project execution, governance, and reporting standards. Provide professional guidance and leadership to project teams on all Project Controls matters.
• Planning & Scheduling Establish and maintain integrated project schedules covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-up activities. Review and approve EPC Contractor baseline schedules and schedule updates. Monitor project milestones, critical paths, and schedule performance indicators. Conduct delay analysis and develop recovery plans where required. Ensure schedule risks are identified and properly managed.
• Cost Control & Forecasting Establish project cost control systems and procedures. Monitor approved budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts. Prepare periodic cost reports and management dashboards. Analyze variances and identify mitigation strategies. Ensure accurate forecasting of final project costs and cash flow requirements.
• Progress Measurement & Performance Monitoring Develop and implement project progress measurement systems. Validate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning progress. Measure project performance using established KPIs and Earned Value Management techniques. Monitor productivity trends and contractor performance. Ensure accurate and timely performance reporting.
• Risk Management Lead project risk management activities. Facilitate project risk workshops and periodic reviews. Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans. Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk assessments. Monitor risk exposure and report emerging project risks.
• Change Management Administer the project change management process. Evaluate schedule and cost impacts of project changes. Review and monitor variation orders and change requests. Ensure changes are properly documented, approved, and communicated. Maintain change management records and reports.
• Reporting & Management Information Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports. Develop executive-level dashboards and KPI reports. Provide schedule, cost, risk, and progress analysis to Project Management. Present project performance updates to ADNOC Management and stakeholders. Ensure reporting accuracy and consistency across all project disciplines.
• Contractor Performance Management Review EPC Contractor planning, scheduling, and reporting deliverables. Monitor contractor compliance with contractual reporting obligations. Support evaluation of contractor claims and extension of time requests. Conduct project performance reviews and audits. Recommend corrective actions to improve project delivery.
• Stakeholder Coordination Interface with ADNOC Offshore, PMC, EPC Contractors, Vendors, and other project stakeholders. Coordinate Project Controls activities across all project functions. Support management decision-making through reliable project data and analysis. Facilitate communication and alignment among project teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Preferred Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline.
• Experience Requirements Essential Minimum 15- 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or Major Capital Projects.
• Minimum 10 years in Project Controls leadership roles on large EPC/EPCI projects.
• Proven experience managing Project Controls functions for offshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong experience in planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, and project reporting.
• Experience working on projects exceeding USD 500 Million in value.
• Preferred ADNOC Offshore project experience.
• Offshore Platforms and Facilities.
• Gas Processing and Compression Projects.
• Greenfield EPC/EPCI Developments.
• PMC Consultancy Experience.
• Middle East project execution experience.
• Technical Competencies Project Controls Planning & Scheduling Cost Engineering Cost Control Progress Measurement Earned Value Management (EVM) Forecasting & Trend Analysis Risk Management Change Management Performance Reporting Project Benchmarking Project Management Systems Primavera P6 Primavera Risk Analysis Oracle Primavera Unifier EcoSys SAP Power BI Microsoft Project Advanced Microsoft Excel Commercial & Contractual Awareness EPC Contract Administration Claims Assessment Support Extension of Time (EOT) Evaluation Change Order Management Commercial Risk Assessment
• Professional Certifications (Preferred) PMP (Project Management Professional) CCP (Certified Cost Professional) PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) AACE International Certifications

Technical Competencies

• Project Controls Planning & Scheduling
• Cost Engineering Cost Control
• Progress Measurement Earned Value Management (EVM) Forecasting & Trend Analysis
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Performance Reporting
• Project Benchmarking
• Project Management Systems Primavera P6 Primavera Risk Analysis Oracle Primavera Unifier EcoSys SAP Power BI Microsoft Project Advanced Microsoft Excel Commercial & Contractual Awareness EPC Contract Administration Claims Assessment Support Extension of Time (EOT) Evaluation Change Order Management Commercial Risk Assessment

Procurement & Contracts

• Strategic sourcing Tendering and bid management Contract negotiation Procurement planning Commercial evaluation Supplier relationship management Procurement governance Offshore Project Procurement Rotating equipment procurement Static equipment procurement Electrical and instrumentation packages Structural and piping materials Long-lead item management EPC project procurement Offshore construction support procurement Supply Chain Management Expediting and vendor management Logistics coordination Inventory management Cost optimization Supply chain risk management Market intelligence and supplier benchmarking Systems & Software SAP ERP (MM Module) SAP Ariba Oracle ERP Power BI MS Excel (Advanced) Aconex Procurement and Contract Management Systems Knowledge of Standards & Requirements ADNOC Procurement Procedures ADNOC ICV Program Requirements UAE Commercial and Contract Regulations FIDIC Principles (preferred) International Procurement and Supply Chain Practices ISO 9001 Quality Management Requirements

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

PMP (Project Management Professional) CCP (Certified Cost Professional) PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional) AACE International Certifications Behavioral Competencies Leadership Strong leadership and team-building capabilities. Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic project environment. Analytical Skills Excellent analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret complex project data and provide practical recommendations. Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prepare and present executive-level reports. Decision Making Strong commercial awareness and business acumen. Ability to make informed decisions under pressure. Stakeholder Management Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to engage effectively with ADNOC, PMC, EPC Contractors, and senior management. Minimum 15 years of procurement experience in the Oil & Gas, EPC, or Energy sector. At least 5 years in a Procurement Lead or Senior Procurement role. Proven experience managing procurement activities for offshore oil and gas projects. Strong exposure to EPC, FEED, and brownfield modification projects. Experience with ADNOC Group projects or major international operators is highly preferred. Experience managing procurement packages exceeding USD 50-100 million is advantageous. Technical Competencies Procurement & Contracts Strategic sourcing Tendering and bid management Contract negotiation Procurement planning Commercial evaluation Supplier relationship management Procurement governance Offshore Project Procurement Rotating equipment procurement Static equipment procurement Electrical and instrumentation packages Structural and piping materials Long-lead item management EPC project procurement Offshore construction support procurement Supply Chain Management Expediting and vendor management Logistics coordination Inventory management Cost optimization Supply chain risk management Market intelligence and supplier benchmarking Systems & Software SAP ERP (MM Module) SAP Ariba Oracle ERP Power BI MS Excel (Advanced) Aconex Procurement and Contract Management Systems Knowledge of Standards & Requirements ADNOC Procurement Procedures ADNOC ICV Program Requirements UAE Commercial and Contract Regulations FIDIC Principles (preferred) International Procurement and Supply Chain Practices ISO 9001 Quality Management Requirements Behavioral Competencies Strong commercial and negotiation skills. Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities. Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities. Effective communication and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. Commitment to ethical procurement practices and compliance.

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