Lead Planning And Cost Control Engineer
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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. The candidate will then relocate to the 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