Senior Project Controls Specialist

Company Overview

CB&I is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

The Senior Project Controls Specialist is an experienced individual contributor with specialized knowledge and skills in Project Controls. The position will report directly to the District Project Controls Manager while in Dubai office. While on project assignment, the Senior Project Controls Specialist will report operationally to Project Manager and functionally to District Project Controls Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all Project Controls requirements on the project
• Lead the Project Controls team
• Develop Project Controls execution plan and take the lead in implementation
• Responsible for cost forecasting, scheduling, progress monitoring, change management etc.
• Develop WBS and CBS as required per the execution plan.
• Develop and maintain a fully resource loaded integrated EPC schedule
• Facilitate weekly/ monthly updates and critical path schedule analysis
• Participate in planning sessions of the project with PMT
• Establish and maintain progress measurement system aligned with the execution plan
• Preparation of conformed estimates from the as-sold estimates developed by Estimating
• Advises Project Management of forecast risks as soon as they are identified
• Analyze cost and schedule data and recommend solutions or recovery plans as required.
• Coordinate, participate and contribute in the risks and opportunities workshops
• Routine interface with clients and participate in client meetings
• Responsible for all project control deliverables to client as required by the contract
• Collaboration with Finance/ Accounting on financial reporting
• Responsible for all internal project control deliverables and regional reporting
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and adherence to internal controls and procedures.
• Facilitate change management workshops
• Other tasks as required including but not limited to training, general administration support etc
  
  

Local Requirements

• This is a project based role in Ruwais for an LNG project on a single status assignment. Rotational cycle is 6 months ON and 2 weeks OFF.
• This position will be initially based in Dubai office for 3-4 months and will be relocated to project site based on business needs.
• The role demands strong analytical, presentation and communication skills.
  
  

Qualifications

• Engineering Diploma / Degree or equivalent
• 7-10 years of relevant EPC experience in the Oil & Gas / Energy / Petrochemical Industry
• Theoretical and specialized working knowledge with Primavera (P6)
• Equivalent years of experience with Cost Control, Scheduling and Forecasting
• Advanced level in MS applications such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Intermediate to advanced level in MS applications such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Familiar with JDE or similar
  
  

Skills and Behaviors

• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment
• High ethical behavior
• Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills including team player attitude
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactively identifies and solves problems
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level