SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLS ENGINEER

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift invites applications for a Senior Project Controls Engineer in Doha, Qatar. The role oversees planning, control, and closeout across the E&C portfolio, collaborating with Functional Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and other teams.

The candidate will lead a team of analysts, manage contracts and systems, drive KPI dashboards, and align plant-wide project controls with corporate standards. Fluency in English required.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with a relevant engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas project controls or similar.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and project controls tools.
• Experience leading teams in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, control, startup, and closeout processes for projects.
• Drive project controls process improvements and KPI dashboards.
• Coordinate with Contracts, Procurement, Finance, and Field Operations.
• Manage onshore and offshore material control and inventory alignment.
• Support digitalisation through Power BI and related tools.

Skills

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Primavera

Sciforma

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLS ENGINEER POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Controls Engineer is responsible for ensuring awareness of and compliance with HSE rules and regulations while promoting and encouraging a strong safety culture amongst subordinates and contractors. The role is accountable for efficiently managing all activities related to project controls administration within the Engineering & Construction Department. The position leads the monitoring and controlling function of the Engineering & Construction portfolio and manages contracts, systems, and processes through effective collaboration with Functional Engineering, Operations Discipline Areas, Production Optimisation, Contracts & Procurement, Finance, and other Engineering & Construction teams.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure awareness of and compliance with HSE rules and regulations.
• Promote and encourage a strong safety culture among subordinates and contractors.
• Efficiently manage all activities related to project controls administration for the Engineering & Construction Department.
• Lead the monitoring and controlling function for the Engineering & Construction portfolio.
• Manage contracts, systems, and processes for the Engineering & Construction Department.
• Effectively collaborate with Functional Engineering, Operations Discipline Areas, Production Optimisation, Contracts & Procurement, Finance, and other Engineering & Construction teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Controls:

The Senior Project Controls Engineer will: Lead the implementation of planning, review, control, start-up execution, and closeout processes. Engage and drive project controls process improvement activities. Support interactions and interface improvements between project controls and other departments, including integrated activity planning, Contracts & Procurement, Stock Network, Logistics, and Finance. Manage business planning and prioritization processes to finalize budgets and rolling project forecasts. Manage and control projects using various KPIs and dashboards while evaluating project status and highlighting issues at an early stage to stakeholders and management. Define deliverables supporting overall E&C KPIs and aligned with company standards and guidelines.

Lead a team of Project Controls Analysts responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and controlling the E&C project portfolio. Support the team in key activities such as: Project forecasting Monthly variance explanations Daily commitment creation and updates Project status updates across relevant systems and tools Review contractor monthly reports and communicate key findings to E&C Management and relevant stakeholders.

Material Management – Engineering & Construction:

The Senior Project Controls Engineer will: Lead and manage onshore and offshore material controllers to ensure timely material delivery and prevent project delays. Represent the engineering and construction department within the company Material Management Committee and lead initiatives to improve stock management processes. Minimise unallocated stock and optimise inventory control across E&C storage locations. Coordinate with Contracts & Procurement, Logistics, and Field Operations to align material supply with project demand. Manage work orders and ensure accurate linkage between job cards, material requisitions, and project execution schedules.

Systems & Process Administration,

The Senior Project Controls Engineer will: Manage and drive the customisation of project controls systems such as Sciforma, BW, SAP, Primavera, and other relevant tools to meet project requirements. Act as the focal point between E&C and other entities to align project controls system requirements with corporate requirements and delivery plans. Lead and manage the effectiveness and capability of planning functions and tools, including SAP, Sciforma, and Primavera, to provide analytical and risk-assessed data for stakeholders. Identify and evaluate inefficiencies within existing processes and recommend improvements through optimised business practices and system alignment. Review and approve change requests affecting project controls systems. Lead the gathering of requirements and preparation of business cases for continuous improvement initiatives. Liaise with the Leadership Team regarding updates and enhancements to business processes and system functionality. Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to: Determine requirements Estimate effort levels Implement solutions for data analysis, reporting, and project integration Develop and maintain performance reporting systems, processes and presentation formats suitable for various organisational audiences. Ensure the E&C community is trained and comfortable with process and system changes. Evaluate and align integration points and interfaces to ensure cross-functional process effectiveness. Support digitalisation and automation initiatives through the creation of Power BI solutions. Participate in and support user adoption sessions for digital solutions across the E&C organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education Engineering background.

Professional Experience Demonstrable minimum of 10+ years of experience within the major Oil & Gas industry and related disciplines. Good knowledge and hands-on experience using SAP and other project controls tools. Basic exposure to engineering digital solutions such as 3D modelling and mobility solutions. Experience managing personnel and leading teams within a multicultural environment. Strong experience in data management, processing, and analysis of large data sets.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

Self-starter with a proactive and results-orientated approach. Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities. Willingness and capability to assume additional responsibilities when required. Committed to delivering against stringent deadlines and supporting business needs during periods of high activity. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with personnel at all organisational levels. Fluent in written and spoken English with strong business writing capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Based in Doha, Qatar. May require travel to project locations, including: Onshore facilities Offshore facilities Locations within the country International locations Standard office schedule of 5 working days per week.