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Job Title: Lead Planning & Cost Control Engineer – Offshore Island Project
KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Planning & Cost Control Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi.
Lead Planning & Cost Control Engineer – ADNOC Offshore Project
Role Summary
The Lead Planning & Cost Control Engineer is responsible for leading project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, forecasting, and cost control activities for major ADNOC Offshore oil & gas projects. The position ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and company requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and baseline plans.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting activities.
- Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and budgets.
- Perform Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule variance, and cost variance analysis.
- Conduct critical path analysis and identify schedule risks and mitigation measures.
- Manage baseline change control and support risk management processes.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure alignment of project milestones.
- Prepare weekly and monthly management reports highlighting project performance, forecasts, and recovery plans.
- Support contractual and commercial matters to protect company interests. Typical Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 18–20+ years of experience in planning and cost control within the oil & gas industry.
- Extensive experience on offshore EPC, PMC, or ADNOC projects.
- Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, and project control systems.
- Strong understanding of cost forecasting, budgeting, and earned value techniques.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project controls teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills.
Key Skills
- Primavera P6 Scheduling
- Cost Engineering & Cost Control
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Project Forecasting
- Risk Analysis
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Progress Measurement
- Budget Management
- Contract & Commercial Awareness
- Leadership and Team Management
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 18-20+ years experience in planning and cost control within the oil & gas industry
- Extensive experience on offshore EPC, PMC, or ADNOC projects
- Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, and project control systems
- Strong understanding of cost forecasting, budgeting, and earned value techniques
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project controls teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills
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