project controls engineer

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!<br>
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what&rsquo;s possible.<p></p><p><b><br>
Job Description:</b></p><p>
Senior Project Controls Engineer</p><p>
Abu Dhabi, UAE</p><p></p><p>
Role Overview</p><p></p><p>
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Project Controls Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will play a critical role in maintaining the budgets, schedules, and overall project controls of various projects under a multi-billion dollar programme.</p><p></p><p><br>
What You'll Be Doing</p><p></p><p>
Cost Management &amp; Budget Control</p><ul><li><p>
Budget Maintenance: Monitor and maintain project budgets, ensuring that all financial activities align with project goals, constraints, and approved baselines.</p></li><li><p>
Monthly Cost Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, incorporating data from supervision consultants and contractors. Ensure reports are accurate, comprehensive, and submitted in a timely manner.</p></li><li><p>
Forecast Cashflows: Develop and prepare accurate forecast cashflows from construction programmes to support project financial planning and management.</p></li><li><p>
Cost Control: Implement cost control measures to ensure projects stay within budget. Identify and address variances between actual and budgeted costs and recommend corrective actions.</p></li><li><p>
Budget Overrun Management: Identify potential budget overruns early and liaise with clients to obtain budget uplift approvals when necessary.</p></li><li><p>
Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and analyze cost data from various sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Use this data to inform decision-making and project planning.</p></li><li><p>
Financial Reporting: Provide detailed financial reports to senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting key financial metrics and project performance.</p></li><li><p>
Compliance and Standards: Ensure all financial activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
Planning, Scheduling &amp; Project Controls</p><ul><li><p>
Baseline Programme Development: Support the development, review, and integration of baseline schedules for design and construction using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with project scope, budgets, and milestones.</p></li><li><p>
Schedule Monitoring: Track progress against the approved baseline schedule, identify variances, and prepare periodic schedule performance reports.</p></li><li><p>
Progress Measurement: Coordinate with project teams, supervision consultants, and contractors to collect progress data, validate reported progress, and update the project schedule accordingly.</p></li><li><p>
Delay &amp; Impact Analysis: Assist in the identification and analysis of schedule delays, risks, and opportunities, and contribute to the preparation of time impact analyses and mitigation plans.</p></li><li><p>
Reporting &amp; Dashboards: Develop and maintain project controls dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders, summarizing cost, schedule, risk, and forecast status.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><br>
What Required Skills You'll Bring</p><ul><li><p>
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.</p></li><li><p>
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost engineering and project controls, preferably within the engineering or infrastructure sector.</p></li><li><p>
Technical Skills:</p><ul><li><p>
Proficiency in cost management software and tools.</p></li><li><p>
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 for planning and scheduling.</p></li><li><p>
Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g., complex formulas, pivot tables, dashboards).</p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with earned value management concepts and project controls methodologies is an advantage.</p></li></ul></li><li><p>
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and schedule data and translate it into actionable insights.</p></li><li><p>
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present cost and schedule information clearly to non-financial and non-technical stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.</p></li><li><p>
Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, and contractors.</p></li></ul><p></p>
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.<p></p><p>
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!</p><p></p><div>
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<br><div><div><div>COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS</div></div><div><div><div><br>
Financial Wellness</div><div><br>
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.</div></div><div><div>
Work Life Harmony</div><div><br>
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.</div></div><div><div>
Career Development</div><div><br>
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.</div></div><div><div><br>
Veteran Support</div><div><br>
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.</div></div><div><div>
Mind &amp; Body</div><div><br>
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.</div></div><div><div>
Health</div><div><br>
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Project Controls Engineer

Caddell Construction

<p></p><div><p><b>Job Title &ndash; </b>Project Controls Engineer/Scheduler - Data Center/Mission Critical</p>
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Location &ndash; </b>Columbus, OH</p>
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Rewards of Working at Caddell &ndash; Paid vacations, company paid holidays, company joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.</b></p>
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What You Will Do</b></p>
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<li>The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is a member of the project team comprised of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Quality and Safety personnel. The PCE is responsible for performing all project controls tasks required for the construction of a large, multi-building compound. Project controls responsibilities include project schedule development, updating analysis, reporting and change management.</li>
<li>Review the plans and specifications to become knowledgeable of project scope.</li>
<li>Review contract language to become knowledgeable of project controls-related requirements.</li>
<li>Develop the project schedule in coordination with project team and subcontractors; collect data for schedule activities, logic, activity durations, costs and labor resource requirements.</li>
<li>Monitor and record performance of on-site construction activities to produce periodic schedule reports. Engage with the project team to ensure accuracy of recorded progress.</li>
<li>Monitor and record performance of engineering, preconstruction and procurement activities to produce periodic schedule reports. Access internal reports, project management software, and engage with the project team to ensure accuracy of recorded progress.</li>
<li>Prepare updates and scheduled reports in accordance with the specifications. Ensure reports are submitted in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Review the schedule and identify any adjustments in scope, activities, duration, and/or logic necessary to reflect the current and planned performance of work. Discuss potential schedule revisions with the project team. Document proposed revisions for submission to the Client.</li>
<li>Prepare monthly schedule reports to support invoicing. Ensure reports are prepared in a timely manner. Engage with project team to support the invoicing process.</li>
<li>Track all potential changes impacting the project identified by the project team or issued by the Client. Coordinate with the project team to document and preserve all correspondence and records related to potential changes.</li>
<li>Produce schedule &quot;fragnets&quot; and time impact analyses (TIA) for the purposes of demonstrating schedule delays.</li>
<li>Perform additional project controls related tasks/assignments as needed to support the project.</li>
<li><b>Working Conditions</b> &ndash; Full time, on project site. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location.</li>
<li><b>Reporting Structure &ndash; </b>Director of Project Controls</li>
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<p><b>What We Expect</b></p>
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Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.</b></p>
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities &ndash; </b>General knowledge of commercial and/or Government construction contracting methods and practices. Demonstrated ability using Primavera (P6) software and understanding of critical path method (CPM). Ability to communicate professionally with Client representatives, project team members, and multinational employees. Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.</p>
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While the salary range is typically between $80,000- $130,000 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers.</p>
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Education / Experience &ndash; </b>Minimum high school diploma/GED. Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering preferred. Project controls experience on at least two previous projects of comparable scope and of a value no less than half of the proposed assignment. Prior Data Center/Mission Critical experience is required.</p>
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Your career matters at Caddell. While we're large enough to take on some of the most complex construction projects, we know that only happens with the strong contributions of each individual.</b></p>
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Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.</i></p></div><p></p>

Scheduler/Project Controls Engineer- Data Center/Mission Critical

Emarat Aloula contracting

<p>We, at Emarat Aloula is seeking an experienced <b>Planning Engineer (Substation)</b> with strong expertise in <b>EPC projects within the UAE</b>, particularly in power distribution and substation works. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and project control activities to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.</p><p>The role requires hands-on experience with <b>utilities such as ADDC, TRANSCO, TAQA, AADC</b>, and involvement in <b>substation, cabling, and power infrastructure projects</b>.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Develop, monitor, and update <b>project schedules</b> using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.</li><li>Prepare <b>baseline programs, recovery plans, and revised schedules</b> based on project requirements.</li><li>Establish and manage <b>Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)</b> for effective project control and reporting.</li><li>Track project progress across <b>engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC)</b> phases.</li><li>Conduct <b>delay analysis, EOT (Extension of Time) claims</b>, and identify schedule risks.</li><li>Monitor <b>critical path activities</b> and provide timely updates and recommendations to management.</li><li>Coordinate with <b>project managers, engineers, procurement, and subcontractors</b> for accurate planning inputs.</li><li>Prepare <b>daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports</b>, dashboards, and presentations.</li><li>Track <b>material procurement status</b> and ensure alignment with project timelines.</li><li>Analyze deviations between planned vs. actual progress and recommend <b>corrective actions</b>.</li><li>Develop and monitor <b>resource histograms (manpower and equipment)</b>.</li><li>Participate in project review meetings and liaise with <b>clients, consultants, and stakeholders</b>.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in <b>Electrical or Electronics Engineering</b> (Mandatory).</li><li>Minimum <b>8&ndash;10 years of relevant UAE experience</b> in planning and project controls.</li><li>Strong experience in <b>EPC projects</b>, particularly in <b>substations, power distribution, and infrastructure</b>.</li><li>Proven exposure to <b>ADDC, TRANSCO, TAQA, AADC</b>, or similar utility authorities.</li><li>Experience in <b>33kV, 132kV, and 220kV substation projects, cable works, and grid stations</b>.</li><li>Proficiency in <b>Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Excel</b>.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Have you completed a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering?</li><li>Do you have a minimum of 8-10 years UAE experience in planning and project controls?</li><li>We need to fill this role at the earliest. If you are selected, can you join in 1 month or less?</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Planning Engineer (Substations)

Amaken

<div><div><div><div>Amaken is currently recruiting a Planning Engineer for a leading fit-out and interior contracting company in the UAE. This role is essential in managing project schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring the timely delivery of multiple fast-track fit-out projects.
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Requirements
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<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;7 years of progressive experience in planning and project controls
</li><li>Strong experience in fit-out, interior contracting, or construction projects
</li><li>Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
</li><li>Experience in developing project schedules, monitoring progress, and preparing reports
</li><li>Strong understanding of project lifecycle and fast-track project execution
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
</li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
</li><li>Previous experience within the UAE or GCC region is highly preferred
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Please send your resume to Maryam@amakenlb.com, mentioning the job title in the subject line.
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Take the next step in your career with Amaken! ✨
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Planning Engineer | UAE

Wood

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 Wood are actively seeking Expressions of Interest for Principal Project Controls Engineer role to support future growth in our expanding business.
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 The projects team focusing on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.
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  Designing the future. Transforming the world
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 Reflecting The Market Focus For The Office In Both Brownfield And Green Field Opportunities, Multi-skilled Personnel Are Sought, In Particular Those With Experience In
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   Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
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   Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
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   Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
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   Life Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
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   End of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years&rsquo; service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
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   Medical Insurance: Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
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   Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social &amp; financial well-being.
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   Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
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   Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
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   Act as the focal point with the client and any contractor Project Controllers as appropriate, to ensure costs and progress are reported accurately, ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements and timely and accurate cost and progress reporting
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   Preparation of Planning Support Package
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   Managing the overall project CTR budget and cost
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   Propose, agree and manage agreed payment plan including milestone payments.
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   Preparing and issuance of Project Invoice(s)
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   Preparation of Project Controls procedures as project requirements
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   Weekly and Monthly schedule and cost Reporting (using EVM) of planned v&rsquo;s actual progress figures including forecasting
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   Monitor cost and schedule impact of achievement / non achievement of project milestones
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   Identification, monitoring, and reporting against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager of any potential slippages
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   Develop and maintain project Work Breakdown Structure for specific scopes of work
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   Develop and maintain cost and planning control structures in alignment with project Work Breakdown Structure
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   Manage the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set - up and approvals
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   Responsible for the timely control and forecasting of budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the budget and schedules if applicable
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   Assist Project Accountants and Billing Specialists in the Billing process and any other cost related queries
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   Assist with application of baseline and forecast installation unit rates and norms for estimating quantity change impacts
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   Supports earned value progress measurement
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   May assist with updates and changes to project quantities and reports on variances to baseline
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   Production and overall maintenance of project S - Curves and Histograms
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   Creation of the projects fully resourced, logic linked Gantt Charts within preferred planning software to the agreed project and programme requirements
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   Perform progress updates of the project Gantt charts. Includes executed changes into project schedule
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   Monitor current and assess future resource needs for the project and programme through analysis of workload at project level
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   Identify slippages, significant float erosion and recommend recovery actions
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   Coordinate development and issue project change orders / variations in accordance with contract / assignment change notifications
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   Ensure local change management process is adhered to
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   Tracking of and input into the change management system
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   Attendance at client progress meetings
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   Input to the preparation of proposal schedules and CTR packs
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   Participate and support cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions
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   Ensure risk is managed and monitored at project level in line with local standards and processes
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   Ensure Project Controls processes and procedures are accurate, up to date and followed
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   Liaise with clients and ensure that projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery in a manner which meets quality, time, and budget specifications
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 At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world&rsquo;s most critical challenges.
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   Proven capability in an engineering design company in a similar position
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   Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
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 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
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 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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EOI Principal Project Control Engineer

Modular General Contracting

<p>We are seeking a highly experienced <b>Planning Engineer</b> to join a leading construction company in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring large-scale construction projects across the UAE.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Develop, monitor, and update detailed project schedules using planning software such as <b>Primavera P6</b> and <b>Microsoft Project</b>.</li><li>Prepare baseline programs, recovery programs, and revised schedules as required.</li><li>Track project progress and analyze schedule performance against the baseline plan.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.</li><li>Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and delay analysis reports.</li><li>Identify project risks and provide mitigation strategies to ensure timely project completion.</li><li>Monitor resource allocation including manpower, equipment, and materials.</li><li>Support tender planning, cost estimation, and project scheduling during the bidding stage.</li><li>Ensure compliance with project timelines, contractual obligations, and company standards.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 10 <b>years of experience in the UAE construction industry</b>.</li><li>Proven experience working as a <b>Senior Planning Engineer</b> in large construction firms.</li><li>Strong expertise in <b>Primavera P6</b> scheduling and project controls.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>Experience with large-scale infrastructure, building, or civil projects in the UAE.</li><li>Strong knowledge of project planning, delay analysis, and claims preparation.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Planning Engineer Construction

People First HR Consultancy

<p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Engineer to join our team in Riyadh for high end fit-out and construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project controls functions including procurement package management, cost control, scheduling, and technical coordination of material and shop drawing submittals. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in procurement management for fit-out works and possess solid technical knowledge to review and manage material submittals, shop drawings, and supplier documentation.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Senior Procurement Engineer

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