Project Control Engineer M/F M/F

SPIE Global Services Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy Middle East LLC, Doha, Qatar, is seeking a Project Control Engineer to support planning, monitoring, and controlling project cost, schedule, and progress across major projects, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and company standards.

The role partners with the Senior Project Control Engineer, analyzes schedules, forecasts, and progress, and prepares weekly/monthly reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for management while coordinating with EPC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project controls on major EPCC projects.
• Certification in project management preferred (PMP/CCP).
• Experience in fertilizer or petrochemical plants preferred.
• Fluent in English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor schedules meet EPCC contract requirements.
• Oversee critical path analysis, float management, schedule optimization.
• Coordinate with discipline leads and contractors on detailed schedules.
• Lead baseline schedule development with resource loading.
• Monitor progress vs baseline and forecast; propose recovery plans.
• Implement planning tools and ensure consistent use.
• Track physical progress, earned value, and reporting.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and executive summaries.
• Maintain auditable planning records.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Project controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP/CCP certification preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About SPIE Global Services Energy
As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy Middle East LLC Doha, Qatar for a :

Project Control Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Control Engineer supports the Senior Project Control Engineer in planning, monitoring, and controlling Project cost, schedule, and progress performance across Major Projects, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, Project objectives, and Company standards. The role assists in analyzing Project schedules, forecasts, and progress reports, enabling accurate tracking of Project performance and supporting informed decision-making.
In addition, the role-holder is responsible for promoting, adhering to, and ensuring compliance with QAFCO's Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Energy, and Quality management systems and standards, while coordinating effectively with other Project Team members to ensure successful Project delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Management Systems

• Awareness of QAFCO Integrated Management Systems (Quality; Environment; Occupational Health & Safety; Responsible Care; & Energy Management Systems and IFA Product Stewardship)
• Comply with all the relevant policies and procedures of QAFCO Integrated Management Systems
• Ensure that QAFCO and Project HSEQ requirements take the highest priority and actively implemented in Project day-to- day activities.

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Ensure that the Contractor develops and maintains Project schedules covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases in full compliance with EPCC Contract requirements.
• Oversee EPCC Contractor's performance of critical path analysis, float management, and schedule optimization to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Coordinate with discipline leads and contractors to ensure alignment of detailed schedules with the overall project timeline.
• Lead the development of baseline schedules, including resource loading.
• Monitor progress against baseline and forecast schedules, identifying delays and recommending recovery plans.
• Implement and manage planning tools and ensure consistent use across all stakeholders.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and report physical progress, earned value, and schedule performance.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with contractors to review and validate monthly progress reports and updates.
• Support the preparation of Steering Committee presentations, highlighting key risks, achievements, and deviations.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of planning data, progress curves, and performance trends.

Cost & Resource Planning

• Ensure EPCC Contractor develops resource histograms, manpower plans, and productivity tracking.
• Assist in forecasting cost impacts of schedule changes and delays.
• Provide input for budget planning, cash flow projections, and cost control.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline).
• Professional certification in project management or controls (e.g., PMP, CCP) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project controls within major projects, preferably in fertilizer or petrochemical plants.
• Proven expertise in planning and coordinating integrated activities for onshore field equipment.
• At least 3-5 years of experience on large-scale projects (EPCC or similar).

Skills & Competencies:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with project control software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) is an advantage.