Lead Project Control Engineer – Major Oil & Gas EPC

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company); Mesaieed; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company) is seeking an experienced Project Controller to lead planning activities for major projects in Mesaieed. You will coordinate with EPCC teams to ensure schedules, budgets and risk controls are integrated across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

The role requires strong expertise in earned value management, cost control and change management within oil & gas or petrochemical EPC environments. A competitive package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline.
• 10+ years of direct and relevant experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or EPC.
• Experience in Ammonia & Urea major projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases in line with EPCC contract requirements.
• Oversee EPCC contractor's critical path analysis, float management, and schedule optimization to meet milestones.
• Coordinate with discipline leads and contractors to align detailed schedules with the overall project timeline.
• Monitor progress against baseline and forecast schedules, identifying delays and recommending recovery plans.
• Track and report physical progress, earned value, and schedule performance.
• Provide input for budget planning, cash flow projections, and cost control strategies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company) is seeking an experienced Project Controller to lead planning activities for major projects in Mesaieed. You will coordinate with EPCC teams to ensure schedules, budgets and risk controls are integrated across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.

The role requires strong expertise in earned value management, cost control and change management within oil & gas or petrochemical EPC environments. A competitive package is offered.