Title: Lead Project Control Engineer "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." Job Description: Lead Project Control Engineer Title: Lead Project Control Engineer Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office Job Purpose + Provide strategic leadership for project controls across FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector. + Develop, implement, and maintain robust project controls processes and systems to ensure accurate planning, scheduling, cost control, and earned value management. + Interface with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to establish baselines, monitor performance, and drive on-time, on-budget project delivery. + Mentor project control professionals, improve forecasting accuracy, and ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities + Lead the development of project schedules (critical path method, resource-loaded schedules) and cost forecasts; manage baseline establishment and change control. + Implement and maintain cost accounting, budgeting, earned value management (EVM), trend analysis, and risk registers. + Monitor and report on scope, schedule, cost, and risk performance; provide actionable insights to project leadership. + Establish and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS) and work breakdown structures (WBS); coordinate with all EPC disciplines. + Manage change control processes (ECP/MOC), interfaces, and documentation control for project controls deliverables. + Prepare and review dashboards, progress reports, cost reports, and forecast-at-completion (FAC) analyses for stakeholders and clients. + Conduct risk analyses (quantitative and qualitative), perform contingency planning, and escalate critical issues. + Ensure compliance with company standards, codes, and safety requirements; support internal and external audits. + Lead the development of procedures for cost estimation, procurement planning, and schedule risk analysis. + Mentor and develop junior project controls engineers; support staffing, training, and performance evaluations. + Support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities with timely data and analyses. + Stay current with advances in project controls tools and methodologies; recommend value-added solutions. Experience + Experience: 15+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry. + ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred + Demonstrated track record delivering integrated project controls for FEED/detail projects. Qualifications + Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a related field. + Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP) are a plus. + Certification in project controls or earned value management is advantageous. Technical Skills + Strong background in project controls, scheduling, cost control, and earned value management. + Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and cost management tools. + Experience with integrated cost and schedule reporting, change management, and document control. + Knowledge of procurement planning, risk management, and interface management. + Familiarity with FEED and detail engineering deliverables and workflows. + Ability to develop and maintain IMS, WBS, and baselines; conduct performance analysis and forecasting. + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. What We Offer: + Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. + Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.