Project Control Engineer-UAE National
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Job Description
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.
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
About Us
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.
Job Details
Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.woodplc.com Job Function: Management Company Industry/
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