Project Controls Engineer

Role Purpose

The Project Controls Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining an integrated planning, cost control, and performance monitoring system across steel fabrication and erection projects. The role ensures schedule adherence, cost visibility, and data-driven decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities1. Integrated Project Controls Setup

• Develop and maintain integrated project control systems (Planning + Cost + Progress)
• Establish WBS, CBS, and reporting structures aligned with project scope
• Define project KPIs, milestones, and control procedures

2. Schedule Management

• Prepare and manage baseline and revised schedules using Primavera P6
• Identify critical path activities and constraints
• Perform schedule updates, slippages analysis, and recovery planning

3. Cost Control & Financial Tracking

• Monitor budget vs actual cost vs forecast (CTC)
• Track commitments, expenditures, and project cash flow
• Support cost optimization and financial performance analysis

4. Progress Measurement & Reporting

• Develop progress measurement systems (weightages, rules of credit)
• Prepare S-curves, dashboards, and performance reports
• Generate weekly/monthly project control reports for management

5. Risk & Delay Analysis

• Identify schedule and cost risks and maintain risk registers
• Conduct delay analysis (EOT support) with proper documentation
• Recommend mitigation and recovery strategies

6. Coordination & Data Integration

• Work closely with Planning, QS, Procurement, Production, and Site Teams
• Ensure alignment between schedule, cost, and execution
• Support decision-making with real-time project data insights

7. Change Management

• Track and assess variation impacts on time and cost
• Coordinate with commercial team for proper change documentation
• Update project controls based on approved variations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in project controls / planning
• Strong experience in steel structures / PEB / fabrication & erection projects
• GCC experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Expert in Primavera P6
• Advanced Excel (dashboards, cost tracking, data analysis)
• Familiar with ERP systems and project control tools
• Understanding of cost control, contracts, and construction sequencing

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to integrate schedule, cost, and progress data
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination

Preferred Profile

• Experience in fast-track industrial / steel / oil & gas projects
• Ability to independently manage end-to-end project controls
• Exposure to client/consultant reporting requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person