We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Controls Engineer to support both pursuit (bid) activities and live project delivery on complex engineering and construction projects. This role plays a critical part in strengthening project predictability commercial discipline and governance across the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Pursuits and Bids
- Assist in the preparation of proposal schedules including time-based and resource-loaded programmes aligned with bid strategies.
- Support the pricing of proposals and variations using standard project controls and commercial templates ensuring consistency and accuracy across submissions.
- Contribute to the finalisation of commercial proposals by reviewing validating and advising on commercial terms in line with RFP requirements and internal company policies.
- Collaborate closely with bid managers planners and commercial teams to ensure programme cost and risk assumptions are clearly articulated and integrated into proposals.
Project Controls and Delivery
- Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) to support effective planning cost control and reporting.
- Prepare and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 including baseline development updates progress measurement and forecasting.
- Assist in the development and implementation of progress monitoring and performance measurement systems including the application of Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques.
- Establish cost baselines and perform regular cost monitoring analysis and forecasting to identify variances trends and potential risks.
- Support project teams in reducing overall Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by monitoring unbilled accounts receivable and coordinating timely corrective actions.
- Assist in the finalization of Intercompany Work Agreements and external subcontract agreements ensuring documentation is processed in line with internal governance and approval procedures.
- Support internal project governance by preparing and updating Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasts in coordination with Project Managers ensuring monthly reviews and formal sign-off.
- Assist Project Managers in the preparation and delivery of progress meetings with clients including schedule updates cost status performance reporting and issue tracking.
Reporting Governance and Continuous Improvement
- Prepare clear concise project status reports highlighting schedule cost cash flow and risk positions for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance requirements contractual obligations and industry best practices in project controls.
- Contribute to the standardisation and continuous improvement of project controls processes tools and reporting templates across projects.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members promoting consistency knowledge sharing and professional development within the project controls function.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls for large complex capital programs (exceptional candidates with 5 years may be considered)
- Professional certification in project management (e.g. PMP PRINCE2) is required
- Demonstrated expertise in PMO environments and governance frameworks
- In-depth knowledge of engineering procurement contracts construction and commissioning processes
- International project experience; GCC exposure is highly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in project management software including Primavera P6 cost and risk management tools Power BI and PMIS systems
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
- Proven ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels
- Experience in continuous improvement process optimization and talent development
- Thorough understanding of earned value management (EVM) techniques and their practical application
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices in project controls
- Adaptability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with changing priorities
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
Six Sigma,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Prolog,Wastewater,OSHA,Mechanical Engineering,Project Engineering,Project Management,Autocad,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1