KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

Lead Project Control

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAbu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
17 years of experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, or cost control is required.
Proven experience using project management and scheduling software is required.
Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or equivalent are advantageous.
Experience in construction, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or industrial projects is preferred.
Knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, advanced Microsoft Excel, earned value management, cost control and budgeting, schedule analysis and forecasting, and risk management techniques is required.
Strong reporting and presentation skills, communication and stakeholder-management abilities, analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, time management and organizational abilities, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines are required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide technical support across all stages of project management, from concept through commissioning and handover, ensuring safe delivery on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with ADNOC standards and international best practices.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or other planning tools.
Monitor project progress against approved baselines, analyze schedule variances, recommend corrective actions, and support recovery and mitigation plans when delays occur.
Track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts; monitor cost performance and identify budget deviations.
Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and earned value analyses; assist in preparing change orders and variation claims.
Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports and generate key performance indicators and dashboards for management review.
Monitor project deliverables, milestones, and performance indicators, and ensure timely reporting of project risks, delays, and issues.
Identify and assess project risks affecting schedule, cost, and resources; maintain project risk registers and support mitigation planning and implementation.
Analyze manpower, equipment, and material requirements; monitor resource utilization and productivity; and coordinate with project teams to optimize resource allocation.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Contractors, and Clients; participate in project review meetings; and provide management with project performance insights and recommendations.
Maintain project control records and documentation, ensure compliance with company policies, project procedures, and contractual requirements, and support audits and project reviews as required.

Desired Qualifications

Power BI experience is preferred.

Title:

Lead Project Control (Onshore Site)

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

KBR is looking for Lead Project Control (Onshore Site) with experience in MEGA EPC projects to be based in Abu Dhabi (Site) for PMC project.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Control to supervise and provide technical support across all stages of project management, from concept through commissioning and handover. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with ADNOC standards and international best practices.

Project Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or other planning tools.
Monitor project progress against approved baselines.
Analyze schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.
Support the preparation of recovery and mitigation plans when delays occur.

Cost Control & Budget Management

Track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts.
Monitor cost performance and identify budget deviations.
Prepare cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and earned value analyses.
Assist in preparing change orders and variation claims.

Project Monitoring & Reporting

Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports.
Generate KPIs and dashboards for management review.
Monitor project deliverables, milestones, and performance indicators.
Ensure timely reporting of project risks, delays, and issues.

Risk Management

Identify and assess project risks affecting schedule, cost, and resources.
Maintain project risk registers.
Support mitigation planning and implementation.

Resource Management

Analyze manpower, equipment, and material requirements.
Monitor resource utilization and productivity.
Coordinate with project teams to optimize resource allocation.

Stakeholder Coordination

Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Contractors, and Clients.
Participate in project review meetings.
Provide management with accurate project performance insights and recommendations.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain project control records and documentation.
Ensure compliance with company policies, project procedures, and contractual requirements.
Support audits and project reviews as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-SP, CCP, or equivalent are advantageous.

Experience

17 years of experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, or cost control.
Experience in construction, oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or industrial projects preferred.
Proven experience using project management and scheduling software.

Technical Skills

Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Power BI (preferred)
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Cost Control and Budgeting
Schedule Analysis and Forecasting
Risk Management Techniques

Key Competencies

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Strong reporting and presentation skills
Time management and organizational abilities
Communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Interested and suitable candidates please apply for the role. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About the Company

KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and energy. It has two segments: Government Solutions for defense, space, and mission support for agencies like DoD and NASA; Sustainable Technology Solutions offering technologies, equipment, and catalysts for ammonia, olefins, and other chemicals to improve sustainability. It earns revenue from long-term contracts, often cost-reimbursable or fixed-price, delivering integrated services and technologies on large projects. Its focus on government contracting combined with in-house technology and equipment enables end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and energy programs, with a goal of reliable, cost-effective engineering and sustainable industrial processes.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1919

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