Lead Project Controls Engineer - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - NES Group Limited

Description

NES Fircroft are looking for a Lead Project Controls Engineer to join a major operator based in the UAE.

Main Responsibilities:

• Accurately update and maintain Projects Cost Tracker for assigned Project Delivery Teams
• Produce monthly project VOWD summary in line with month end timelines
• Monitor and maintain aged accrual listings and cash rundown analysis
• Provide expenditures and review / update forecast information for assigned Delivery Teams with a target of 5% accuracy on forecasts.
• Prepare and provide accurate and timely project cost reports in line with requirement from and for submission to Cost Lead Project Services Manager, Project General Manager and other Stakeholders.
• Prepare miscellaneous ad-hoc reports as and when required for the Project management team & other Stakeholders
• Assist in the creation and subsequent monitoring of Contractor Progress Measurement Systems and related costs.
• Review and validate contractor services and, if required,materials invoices, controlling the MPC/PPC process
• Provide variance analysis on project expenditures against AWP&B and Quarterly Control Totals
• Provide variance analysis against Current Month & Full Year Forecasts
• Provide contract administration support as required, e.g. CTR checks, letter preparation
• Support the AWP&B preparation for assigned Project Delivery Teams

Skills and Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent qualifications / experience or a minimum of 10 years experience in similar roles in the oil and gas industry.

Other Key Requirements

• Strong communication skills including writing reports and presenting.
• High attention to detail.
• Candidates should have knowledge and experience in project management processes.
• Previous experience of working within a multi-cultural and multi-discipline, multi-location environment, desirable.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.