SENIOR PROJECT CONTROLS ENGINEER

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Controls Engineer is responsible for ensuring awareness of and compliance with HSE rules and regulations while promoting and encouraging a strong safety culture amongst subordinates and contractors. The role is accountable for efficiently managing all activities related to project controls administration within the Engineering & Construction Department.

The position leads the monitoring and controlling function of the Engineering & Construction portfolio and manages contracts, systems, and processes through effective collaboration with Functional Engineering, Operations Discipline Areas, Production Optimisation, Contracts & Procurement, Finance, and other Engineering & Construction teams.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure awareness of and compliance with HSE rules and regulations.
• Promote and encourage a strong safety culture among subordinates and contractors.
• Efficiently manage all activities related to project controls administration for the Engineering & Construction Department.
• Lead the monitoring and controlling function for the Engineering & Construction portfolio.
• Manage contracts, systems, and processes for the Engineering & Construction Department.
• Effectively collaborate with Functional Engineering, Operations Discipline Areas, Production Optimisation, Contracts & Procurement, Finance, and other Engineering & Construction teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Controls: The Senior Project Controls Engineer will:
• Lead the implementation of planning, review, control, start-up execution, and closeout processes.
• Engage and drive project controls process improvement activities.
• Support interactions and interface improvements between project controls and other departments, including integrated activity planning, Contracts & Procurement, Stock Network, Logistics, and Finance.
• Manage business planning and prioritization processes to finalize budgets and rolling project forecasts.
• Manage and control projects using various KPIs and dashboards while evaluating project status and highlighting issues at an early stage to stakeholders and management.
• Define deliverables supporting overall E&C KPIs and aligned with company standards and guidelines.
• Lead a team of Project Controls Analysts responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and controlling the E&C project portfolio.
• Support the team in key activities such as:
• Project forecasting
• Monthly variance explanations
• Daily commitment creation and updates
• Project status updates across relevant systems and tools
• Review contractor monthly reports and communicate key findings to E&C Management and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the development of systems required to collect, compile, integrate, and summarize information relating to:
• HSEQ
• Engineering disciplines activities
• Cost management
• Planning and progress
• QA/QC
• Risks
• Change Controls
• Contracts & Procurement
• Project organisation and governance
• Manage, control, and monitor E&C project stock and coordinate with Contracts & Procurement and Logistics to take proactive action based on early indicators.
• Liaise with all relevant parties to ensure project information remains accurate, current, and representative of ongoing activities, risks, concerns, and future outlook.
• Prepare and submit E&C Division presentations for various audiences, including COO, ManCom, and other stakeholders.
• Deliver ad hoc reports and undertake additional tasks as directed by the department head, E&C manager, or other stakeholders.
• Material Management – Engineering & Construction: The Senior Project Controls Engineer will:
• Lead and manage onshore and offshore material controllers to ensure timely material delivery and prevent project delays.
• Represent the engineering and construction department within the company Material Management Committee and lead initiatives to improve stock management processes.
• Minimise unallocated stock and optimise inventory control across E&C storage locations.
• Coordinate with Contracts & Procurement, Logistics, and Field Operations to align material supply with project demand.
• Manage work orders and ensure accurate linkage between job cards, material requisitions, and project execution schedules.
• Systems & Process Administration, The Senior Project Controls Engineer will:
• Manage and drive the customisation of project controls systems such as Sciforma, BW, SAP, Primavera, and other relevant tools to meet project requirements.
• Act as the focal point between E&C and other entities to align project controls system requirements with corporate requirements and delivery plans.
• Lead and manage the effectiveness and capability of planning functions and tools, including SAP, Sciforma, and Primavera, to provide analytical and risk-assessed data for stakeholders.
• Identify and evaluate inefficiencies within existing processes and recommend improvements through optimised business practices and system alignment.
• Review and approve change requests affecting project controls systems.
• Lead the gathering of requirements and preparation of business cases for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with the Leadership Team regarding updates and enhancements to business processes and system functionality.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to:
• Determine requirements
• Estimate effort levels
• Implement solutions for data analysis, reporting, and project integration
• Develop and maintain performance reporting systems, processes, and presentation formats suitable for various organisational audiences.
• Ensure the E&C community is trained and comfortable with process and system changes.
• Evaluate and align integration points and interfaces to ensure cross-functional process effectiveness.
• Support digitalisation and automation initiatives through the creation of Power BI solutions.
• Participate in and support user adoption sessions for digital solutions across the E&C organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Education
• Engineering background.
• Professional Experience
• Demonstrable minimum of 10+ years of experience within the major Oil & Gas industry and related disciplines.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience using SAP and other project controls tools.
• Basic exposure to engineering digital solutions such as 3D modelling and mobility solutions.
• Experience managing personnel and leading teams within a multicultural environment.
• Strong experience in data management, processing, and analysis of large data sets.
• Competencies & Personal Attributes
• Self-starter with a proactive and results-orientated approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Willingness and capability to assume additional responsibilities when required.
• Committed to delivering against stringent deadlines and supporting business needs during periods of high activity.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with personnel at all organisational levels.
• Fluent in written and spoken English with strong business writing capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Based in Doha, Qatar.
• May require travel to project locations, including:
• Onshore facilities
• Offshore facilities
• Locations within the country
• International locations
• Standard office schedule of 5 working days per week.