Senior Project Planning & Cost Control Lead

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Scheduler/Planner to lead planning on large oil, gas and energy projects in Abu Dhabi. You will develop baselines, manage WBS/CBS structures and coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams to maintain schedules and risk analysis.

The role requires 10–12 years of scheduling experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and proficiency with Primavera. Join a global team delivering complex projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 10–12 years scheduling/planning experience.
• Proficient with Primavera and scheduling software.
• Understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities.
• Ability to develop project schedules and plans.
• Knowledge of earned value, cost and schedule variance analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain planning control structures aligned with approved WBS.
• Create baseline project plans and schedules using scheduling software.
• Monitor and control planning activities through all project phases.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams and third parties.
• Prepare and provide copies of project plans and schedules.
• Provide project progress and performance status reports.

Skills

Scheduling

CPM analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Wood is seeking a Senior Scheduler/Planner to lead planning on large oil, gas and energy projects in Abu Dhabi. You will develop baselines, manage WBS/CBS structures and coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams to maintain schedules and risk analysis.

The role requires 10–12 years of scheduling experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and proficiency with Primavera. Join a global team delivering complex projects in a dynamic environment.