Position OverviewThe 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
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Project organisation and governance
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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.
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Deliver ad hoc reports and undertake additional tasks as directed by the department head, E&C manager, or other stakeholders.
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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.
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Manage work orders and ensure accurate linkage between job cards, material requisitions, and project execution schedules.
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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
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Implement solutions for data analysis, reporting, and project integration
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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.
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Strong experience in data management, processing, and analysis of large data sets.
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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.
