Project Control Specialist I

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Control Specialist I to support cost control, forecasting and financial reporting for PMC Portfolio projects. You will maintain project control data, analyze performance, and prepare reports in collaboration with finance, HR and other internal teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and cross-functional teamwork to manage budgets, ETC/EAC updates, and invoicing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in project controls, cost control, or project reporting.
• Experience in engineering consultancy, PMC, oil & gas, infrastructure or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WBS aligned with approved budget and cost sheets.
• Prepare PCS and FCS.
• Assess ETC and update EAC forecasts based on manpower and scope.
• Analyze variances between actuals, forecast, EAC and budget.
• Enter and update task codes and sell rates in ERP-Oracle.
• Perform system checks to ensure revenue, cost and gross margin accuracy.
• Coordinate with finance, HR and others to resolve data issues.
• Prepare and upload resource plans into project control systems.
• Prepare MMRs and supporting documents for client review and approval.
• Prepare invoices and follow up for client payments.
• Support month-end activities including accruals and revenue recognition.
• Run snapshots and reports in Ecosys or other platforms for forecasting and reporting.
• Develop dashboards and project performance reports using Power BI and Excel.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Cost Management, or related

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Role Overview

The Project Control Specialist I will be responsible for supporting the cost control, monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting requirements of PMC Portfolio projects. The role involves maintaining accurate project control data, supporting financial performance analysis, preparing project reports, coordinating with internal functions, and ensuring accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in line with the approved project budget, including the breakdown of hours, costs, task codes, cost codes, and the development of associated cost sheets.
• Prepare and maintain Project Control Statements (PCS) and Financial Control Statements (FCS).
• Assess Estimate to Complete (ETC) and update Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts based on manpower deployment, approved scope, and anticipated future requirements.
• Analyze variances between actuals, forecast, EAC, and approved budget.
• Enter and update task codes, sell rates in ERP-Oracle.
• Perform regular system checks to ensure the revenue, cost, and gross margin are correctly aligned and accurately reflected in the systems.
• Coordinate with finance, HR, and other internal functions to resolve timecard, billing, and project data issues that may impact financial reporting.
• Prepare and upload resource plans into project control systems.
• Prepare Manpower Mobilization Requests (MMR) and related supporting documents for Client review and approval.
• Prepare Invoices and follow-up with Client for timely approval and payments.
• Support month-end financial activities, including accruals, reversals, revenue recognition, cost validation, and coordination with finance teams.
• Run snapshots and reports in Ecosys or other project control platforms to support forecasting, reporting, and review requirements.
• Develop illustrative dashboards and project performance reports using MS Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools to support decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Cost Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years+ of relevant experience in project controls, cost control, commercial support, or project reporting.
• Experience in an engineering consultancy, PMC, oil and gas, infrastructure, or similar environment is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of project controls, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including data analysis and financial summaries.
• Experience in MS Power BI for dashboard development and visual reporting.

Soft Skills and Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining project budgets, forecasts, cost sheets, trackers, and system data.
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions while maintaining ownership of assigned deliverables.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. Were building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, theres a path for you here.

And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.