Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer for an offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The role supports ADNOC Offshore projects, delivering integrated planning, scheduling and cost control within schedule and budget targets.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in project controls, experience with Primavera P6 and EVM, plus exposure to brownfield, EPC/EPCM environments. ADNOC familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Primavera P6 Certification preferred.
• PMP, CCP or equivalent certifications advantageous.
• 15 years of experience in Project Controls, Planning, Scheduling or Cost Engineering.
• Offshore EPC/EPCM experience in the Middle East preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Manage cost control, budgets, and forecasts with EAC/ETC.
• Produce weekly/monthly control reports and KPI dashboards.
• Perform EVA, risk assessments, and change evaluations.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and finance teams.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Project forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

EVM

SAP / Oracle ERP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team 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.

Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.

Title

Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team 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 Title

Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

To provide planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and performance monitoring support for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role is responsible for developing integrated project schedules, monitoring project progress and costs, identifying deviations, and supporting management with timely reporting and corrective action recommendations to ensure successful project delivery within approved schedule and budget targets.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project coding structures.
• Prepare baseline schedules for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Hook-up, and Commissioning phases.
• Perform critical path analysis and monitor schedule performance.
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans for schedule slippages.
• Prepare short-term and long-term look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate schedule inputs with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

Cost Control

• Develop and maintain Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and project budgets.
• Monitor commitments, expenditures, accruals, and cost forecasts.
• Prepare Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC).
• Track project cost performance against approved budgets.
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Review contractor invoices, change orders, and variation requests.
• Support contingency management and project risk assessments.

Progress Measurement & Reporting

• Establish progress measurement systems and methodologies.
• Monitor physical progress across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project control reports.
• Generate S-curves, manpower histograms, dashboards, and KPI reports.
• Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis.
• Present schedule and cost performance to project management and ADNOC stakeholders.

Risk & Change Management

• Support project risk identification and schedule/cost impact assessments.
• Evaluate schedule and cost implications of project changes.
• Participate in claim evaluation, delay analysis, and extension of time assessments.
• Support management of project contingencies and risk registers.

Compliance & Coordination

• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore project controls procedures and reporting standards.
• Interface with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Contracts, and Finance teams.
• Participate in project review meetings, audits, and management presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Primavera P6 Certification preferred.
• PMP, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), AACE or equivalent certifications are advantageous.

Minimum Experience

• 15 years of experience in Project Controls, Planning, Scheduling, or Cost Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of offshore Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM project experience.
• Previous ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Onshore, or major Middle East operator experience preferred.
• Experience in brownfield modifications, shutdown projects, offshore platforms, pipelines, and processing facilities is preferred.
• Experience with projects valued above USD 100 Million is desirable.

Technical Skills

• Primavera P6
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Cost Forecasting & Budget Control
• Schedule Risk Analysis
• Progress Measurement Systems
• SAP / Oracle ERP
• Power BI
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Change Management
• Delay Analysis & Claims Support

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Cost and schedule forecasting expertise
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Team coordination and leadership capabilities
• Ability to work in a multicultural project environment

ADNOC Offshore Preferred Experience

• Offshore EPC projects
• Wellhead Towers (WHT)
• Central Processing Platforms (CPP)
• Offshore pipelines and subsea systems
• Brownfield modifications and shutdown execution
• FEED and Detailed Engineering phases
• ADNOC Project Controls and Stage Gate requirements

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