Senior Project Planning & Controls Engineer

Air Products (Middle East) FZE; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational gas and chemical company is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to provide expert planning and project controls support in Jubail. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in project controls within the oil and gas sector, familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards, and proficiency in Primavera P6. This site-based contractor role requires strong analytical skills and a focus on stakeholder collaboration to ensure successful project delivery within scope and budget.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in project planning and controls within oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and project controls support for project portfolio.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Implement project controls procedures.
• Provide transparent reporting to stakeholders.
• Support change management processes.

Skills

Expertise in Primavera P6

Cost control systems

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical and detail-oriented mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provide expert planning and project controls support for BHIG’s Project Portfolio Organization, ensuring accurate scheduling, cost forecasting, and performance reporting. The role drives compliance with BHIG standards and customer requirements, enabling successful project delivery within scope, time, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
• Ensure alignment of engineering, procurement, and construction activities with overall project timelines.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Track commitments, expenditures, and variances against approved budgets.
• Support monthly cost reporting and earned value analysis.

Project Controls Governance

• Implement Air Products and BHIG project controls procedures.
• Maintain accurate progress measurement systems and performance dashboards.

Customer Expectation Management

• Provide transparent reporting to customers and stakeholders on schedule and cost performance.
• Address concerns promptly and ensure alignment with contractual requirements.

Interface & Coordination

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate progress data.
• Support change management processes and assess impact on schedule and cost.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify schedule and cost risks; develop mitigation plans.
• Evaluate change requests and incorporate approved changes into baseline plans.

Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience: 8+ years in project planning and controls within oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in Primavera P6, cost control systems, and EPC execution practices; familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards.
• Certifications: PMP or equivalent preferred.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Stakeholder collaboration and communication.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Planning and prioritization.
• Leading with influence.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced scheduling and resource planning.
• Cost control and earned value management.
• Risk analysis and mitigation.
• Knowledge of international and Saudi Aramco standards.

KPIs

• Accuracy of schedule and cost forecasts.
• Timely reporting and variance analysis.
• Schedule adherence and milestone achievement.
• Cost performance within approved limits.
• Client satisfaction.

Working Conditions

• Site-based in Jubail (BHIG and customer sites) with occasional travel.
• Contractor role.