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Project Control Engineer-UAE National

Wood PLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
2 months ago
engineeringdesignproject managementmaintenancequality controltechnical
Free

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Overview

  • The Project Control Engineer supports the project team throughout all phases of project delivery by managing project controls processes such as budgeting, cost monitoring, forecasting, progress measurement, and financial reporting.
  • The role plays a key part in ensuring projects are executed within approved baselines while supporting effective cost control, variance analysis, and overall project performance management aligned with scope and schedule.
  • **Key Responsibilities:** **Project Controls & Financial Management*** Development, monitoring, and maintenance of project cost budgets and forecasts
  • Tracking project expenditures, commitments, and identifying cost variances
  • Preparation of cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and project performance dashboards
  • Support change management processes, including evaluation of cost and schedule impacts
  • Application and understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
  • Identification of cost and schedule risks and support mitigation strategies
  • **Analytical & Technical Skills*** Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret project financial and performance data to identify trends and risks
  • Accurate validation, reconciliation, and consolidation of cost and progress data
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and project controls data analysis tools
  • **Planning & Coordination*** Close coordination with project controls, planning, procurement, construction, and engineering teams
  • Support Project Managers with reliable cost, progress, and forecast information for decision-making
  • Timely collection and consolidation of cost and progress data from multiple stakeholders
  • Interface with finance teams for invoicing, accruals, actual cost updates, and financial alignment
  • **Communication & Reporting*** Clear, concise, and accurate reporting of project cost and performance status to project and management teams
  • Ability to explain variances, trends, and forecasts to non-financial stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • **Professional Attributes*** High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership
  • Ability to manage priorities effectively and meet reporting deadlines
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset
  • Adaptable to fast-paced, multi-project environments

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Cost Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or project cost management roles
  • Proven experience on engineering, construction, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects
  • Strong proficiency in project controls and reporting tools such as SAP, Oracle, Excel, and project cost management systems
  • Solid understanding of project management and project controls principles, including budgeting, forecasting, progress measurement, cost reporting, and variance analysis
  • Experience in EPC, PMC, or Owner’s Engineer environments is highly preferred
  • Professional certifications such as AACE (CCP), PMP, or other project controls / cost engineering credentials are an advantage
  • Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets.
  • We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
  • **Diversity Statement**We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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