Lead Project Controls Engineer

Worley; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Project Control Lead in Kuwait to support project controls for various projects. The role involves establishing planning, cost estimation, and contract management across projects.

Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience post-graduate and a bachelor's degree in engineering. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an established company contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience post-graduate studies.
• 5+ years of experience leading in project controls.
• Experience in a PMC environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project control personnel in execution phases.
• Responsible for projects planning and cost controls.
• Manage all contract-related matters.

Skills

Project control services

Data integrity management

Financial controls

Liaison with project teams

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (any discipline)

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Primary Objective

• To support the project control personnel of various projects utilising the Worley project control systems in the set‑up and execution phases of the project.
• Responsible for establishing all projects planning, cost estimation, cost controls, auditing controls and assurance processes including auditing to contractors and subcontractors.
• Responsible for the projects commercial and contractual management, people, administrative, finance, accounting and invoicing management.
• Manages all contract related matters.
• Supports the project control activities of various projects utilising the KERP project control systems and contractors requirement in the set‑up and execution phases of the project.

Specific Accountabilities

• Provide specialist project control services for the support of the KERP project control system.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure the correct utilisation of the project control system based on project specific requirements and corporate guidelines.
• Take ownership of the project control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed.
• Prepare project planning dossier including project control procedure, project baseline schedule, deliverable register, S curve and histogram.
• Monitor the project based on baseline and submit both internal and external reports on time.
• Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts for both schedule and cost.
• Actively participate in project management of changes.
• Liaise to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices.
• Coordinate and manage sub‑contracts.
• Implement financial controls including controlling authorisations of expenditure and cash flow projections.
• Must have proven track record in leading a team.

Qualification And Experience

• Full‑time bachelor’s degree in engineering (any discipline) from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of total experience post‑graduate studies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a lead in project controls or similar title.
• Experience working in a PMC (project management consultancy) environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in the Middle East project environment.
• Previous experience working with a contractor or in a comparable delivery model.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.