Project Controls Engineer - Schedule & Budget Control

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Project Planner to support schedule and cost management for multiple projects in the UAE. The role emphasizes establishing baselines, tracking milestones, and ensuring projects complete within approved budgets.

You will coordinate with vendors, prepare reports, and assist in tender processes while leveraging Primavera P6 and SAP ERP. Strong Excel skills and multi-project handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years of relevant experience in Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling.
• Proficient in use of Primavera P6.
• Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing Extension of time claims.
• Experience in precontract activities such as tender process.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Working experience on ERP applications like SAP.

Responsibilities

• Establish project baselines (schedule, cost) with Project Managers.
• Create baselines in Primavera P6.
• Track schedule milestones and escalate delays.
• Recommend preventive or corrective actions for timely completion.
• Track project costs against budgets and update cashflow.
• Prepare management reports and project closeout documents.
• Attend progress meetings and assist with contractual communications.
• Monitor tender timelines and report progress; support SAP project system module.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Cost control

Budget tracking

Excel

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking a Project Planner to support schedule and cost management for multiple projects in the UAE. The role emphasizes establishing baselines, tracking milestones, and ensuring projects complete within approved budgets.

You will coordinate with vendors, prepare reports, and assist in tender processes while leveraging Primavera P6 and SAP ERP. Strong Excel skills and multi-project handling are essential.