Project Controls Specialist

mcdermott international, ltd; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 223,200,000 - 334,800,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd invites an experienced Project Controls Specialist (Quantity Surveying Focus) to work in a fabrication yard environment. You will analyze IFC/AFC drawings, MTOs, and fabrication drawings to ensure accurate alignment between quantities, progress, and reporting.

You will perform detailed quantity take-offs for structural steel, piping, equipment installation, electrical, instrumentation, insulation, and coating works, and you will reconcile MTOs with actual fabrication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management with relevance to EPC/fabrication.
• 4–5 years of experience in EPC, fabrication yard, or construction environments.
• Strong ability to read IFC/AFC and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with quantity take-offs and cost control processes.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review IFC/AFC drawings and fabrication drawings for quantity verification.
• Perform quantity take-offs for structural steel, piping, equipment, and coatings.
• Reconcile MTOs with actual fabrication quantities and maintain tracking systems.
• Develop quantity-based progress measurement and support reporting.
• Support change management, variations, and cost/claims processes.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

BOQ preparation

MTO reconciliation

Reading drawings

Piping quantities

Structural steel quantities

Cost control

Variation/claims

Excel reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical) or Construction Management

Tools

Excel

MTO/BOQ tools

Job description

Job Overview

The Project Controls Specialist (Quantity Surveying Focus) applies their knowledge of Project Controls with an emphasis on quantity-based measurement and analysis within a fabrication yard environment. With a moderate level of guidance from colleagues and leadership, they are responsible for solving a range of straightforward problems related to quantity verification, progress tracking, and cost support activities. The role involves analyzing data derived from engineering documents such as IFC/AFC drawings, MTOs, and fabrication drawings to ensure accurate alignment between actual quantities, project progress, and reporting outputs. They apply standard procedures, technical judgment, and established practices to support decision-making, while building knowledge of company processes, fabrication workflows, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Quantity Measurement & Verification
  • Review and interpret IFC/AFC drawings, MTOs, isometric drawings, and fabrication drawings
  • Perform detailed quantity take-offs for:
    • Structural steel (tonnage)
    • Piping (Dia-inch, weld counts)
    • Equipment installation
    • Electrical, instrumentation, insulation, and coating works
  • Reconcile engineering MTOs with actual fabrication quantities
  • Maintain and update quantity tracking systems and databases
• Progress Measurement & Reporting
  • Develop and maintain quantity-based progress measurement systems
  • Validate actual work progress based on physical quantities
  • Calculate earned quantities and earned manhours
  • Support weekly and monthly progress reporting
  • Align quantity-based progress with project controls reporting and earned value analysis
• Change Management & Variations
  • Quantify scope changes arising from design revisions or site conditions
  • Support Management of Change (MOC) processes
  • Assess quantity impacts from updated drawings
  • Support preparation of variation orders and change proposals
• Cost & Commercial Support
  • Prepare and maintain Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
  • Support cost estimation and unit-rate development for fabrication works
  • Validate subcontractor quantities and invoices
  • Contribute to Value of Work Done (VOWD) calculations
  • Support cost forecasting and reporting activities
• Contract & Claims Support
  • Maintain auditable quantity records to support claims and EOT submissions
  • Quantify impacts related to delays, disruptions, and scope growth
  • Support commercial discussions with clients and subcontractors
  • Assist in final account reconciliation
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commercial teams
  • Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and fabrication progress
  • Support Project Controls team with accurate, quantity-based data inputs

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical) or Construction Management
• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in EPC, fabrication yard, or construction environment
• Strong experience in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and MTO reconciliation
• Proven ability to read and interpret IFC/AFC drawings and fabrication drawings
• Experience in piping, structural steel, and fabrication-related quantity measurement
• Familiarity with cost control, estimation, and variation/claims processes
• Strong analytical and coordination skills
• Proficient in Excel and reporting tools
• Effective problem-solving mindset with the ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights
• Fluent in both Bahasa Indonesia and English with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications and Education

• Familiarity with global project environments and multicultural team dynamics is preferred