Senior Project Controls Engineer

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Engineer to deliver integrated controls across scheduling, cost control, forecasting and risk for major energy projects. The role encompasses planning, performance reporting and governance within a collaborative, multiscale environment.

You will coordinate inputs across PM, engineering, procurement, construction and client teams, mentoring others and ensuring delivery excellence in a multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of relevant project controls experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical or major industrial projects.
• Experience in PMC, EPC, EPCM, FEED or major capital project delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of planning, cost engineering, forecasting, earned value management, risk and change management.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel; Power BI and enterprise project controls systems are advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, AACE PSP/CCP or equivalent are desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and analyse integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, including baselines, critical path and recovery plans.
• Manage cost control processes, budgets, commitments, expenditure, accruals, cash flow and project forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain EAC, ETC, variance analysis and cost trends.
• Monitor physical progress and earned value indicators, identify issues and recommend actions.
• Review contractor schedules, progress updates, forecasts, change submissions and invoice support.
• Prepare weekly and monthly dashboards, project performance reports and management presentations.
• Support project risk registers, schedule and cost risk assessments, change control, assurance reviews and audits.
• Coordinate project controls inputs across PM, engineering, procurement, construction, commercial and client teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to project controls personnel and promote governance and best practices.

Skills

Primavera P6

Cost control

Earned value

Forecasting

Risk management

Change management

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Senior Project Controls Engineer

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR ! The KBR team of teams 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 Description- Senior Project Controls Engineer Title: Senior Project Controls Engineer Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

KBR is seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Engineer to join our Abu Dhabi team. The successful candidate will provide integrated project controls support across planning and scheduling, cost control, forecasting, progress measurement, risk, change management and performance reporting for major energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and analyse integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, including approved baselines, critical path analysis and recovery plans.
• Manage cost control processes, budgets, commitments, expenditure, accruals, cash flow and project forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC), variance analysis and cost trends.
• Monitor physical progress and earned value indicators, identify emerging issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Review contractor schedules, progress updates, forecasts, change submissions and invoice support documentation.
• Prepare accurate weekly and monthly dashboards, project performance reports and management presentations.
• Support project risk registers, schedule and cost risk assessments, change control, assurance reviews and audits.
• Coordinate project controls inputs across project management, engineering, procurement, construction, commercial and client teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to project controls personnel and promote consistent governance and best practices.

Qualifications and Expereince

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant project controls experience, preferably within Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical or major industrial projects.
• Proven experience in PMC, EPC, EPCM, FEED or major capital project delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of planning, cost engineering, forecasting, earned value management, risk and change management.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI and enterprise project controls systems is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, AACE PSP/CCP or equivalent are desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Key Competencies

• Planning & Scheduling
• Cost Engineering & Forecasting
• Earned Value Management
• Risk & Change Management
• Performance Reporting & Analytics
• Commercial Awareness
• Leadership & Mentoring
• Client & Stakeholder Management

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to contribute to major energy projects in Abu Dhabi and across the Middle East.
• A collaborative, inclusive and performance-focused working environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.