Senior Planning & Cost Control Lead – Oil & Gas Projects

GS Engineering & Construction; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

GS E&C is seeking an experienced Planning/Project Controls lead for large-scale oil & gas projects in the Middle East. You will oversee cost, planning and scheduling, coordinating multiple disciplines on site and driving the project control framework end-to-end.

The role requires a strong engineering degree, 10+ years in planning or project controls, and excellent English communication. Middle East exposure is preferred and a postgraduate degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/College degree in an engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Advanced reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English.
• Good oral communication with contractors and senior authority management.
• Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline is highly preferable.
• Proven track record in oil & gas field; Middle East experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for construction cost/planning and scheduling management.
• Organize, manage and coordinate disciplines at construction site.
• Support plant construction goals and foster trained staff.
• Provide project cost, planning and scheduling leadership for construction.
• Ensure full implementation of project control systems.
• Prepare project control plan per procedures and objectives.
• Provide project control summaries to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project team on control/planning issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

English proficiency

Project planning

Scheduling

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline

Job description

GS E&C is seeking an experienced Planning/Project Controls lead for large-scale oil & gas projects in the Middle East. You will oversee cost, planning and scheduling, coordinating multiple disciplines on site and driving the project control framework end-to-end.

The role requires a strong engineering degree, 10+ years in planning or project controls, and excellent English communication. Middle East exposure is preferred and a postgraduate degree is a plus.