Lead Project Controls

Overview

Lead project controls for onshore upstream oil & gas project in Abu Dhabi

Key Responsibilities

• cost reporting
• forecasting
• business planning
• compliance
• project controls
• variance analysis

Tasks

-Manage cost reporting, forecasting, and business planning activities. -Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and project control procedures. -Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project progress and financial accuracy. -Lead project controls activities across cost, planning, and reporting functions. -Oversee project performance through all stages: Select, Define, and Execute. -Support project management with timely insights and variance analysis.

Requirements

• sap
• primavera
• engineering degree
• oil & gas
• cost control
• leadership

What You Bring

-Strong SAP experience (raising PRs, SES, and related procurement workflows). -Experience in invoice verification and cost control. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. -Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills. -Business planning and cost reporting expertise. -17+ years of experience in Oil and Gas. -Proficiency in Primavera (P6) for planning and scheduling. -Hands-on experience with ADNOC projects and standards. -Proven experience in Oil & Gas Upstream projects.

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