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Senior Project Controls Manager - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2

KBR

Senior Project Controls Manager - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Title:Senior Project Controls Manager - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!The KBR team 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 Title: Senior Project Controls Manager KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.Job PurposeLead, manage, and oversee all Project Controls functions for ADNOC Offshore projects, including planning, scheduling, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, performance monitoring, progress measurement, reporting, change management, and project governance. Ensure successful delivery of projects by maintaining effective control of cost, schedule, resources, and project performance in line with ADNOC standards and project objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Controls LeadershipLead the Project Controls team comprising Planning Engineers, Cost Engineers, Risk Engineers, Progress Engineers, and Reporting Specialists.Establish and implement project controls systems, procedures, methodologies, and reporting frameworks.Provide strategic project controls guidance to project management and ADNOC stakeholders.Ensure compliance with ADNOC project control standards, project execution plans, and governance requirements.Planning & SchedulingDevelop and maintain integrated project schedules covering:EngineeringProcurementFabricationOffshore ConstructionInstallationHook-upCommissioningStart-upReview and approve EPC/EPCI contractor schedules.Monitor critical path activities and schedule performance.Conduct schedule risk analysis and identify recovery strategies.Ensure proper schedule integration across all project phases.ToolsPrimavera P6Primavera Risk AnalysisMS ProjectCost Management & ControlDevelop project budgets, cost baselines, and expenditure forecasts.Monitor project cost performance against approved budgets.Analyze:CommitmentsAccrualsActual CostsForecast CostsVariationsLead monthly cost reviews and forecasting exercises.Recommend corrective actions to address cost overruns.Ensure cost reporting accuracy and transparency.Progress Measurement & ReportingEstablish project progress measurement systems.Monitor project performance using key metrics and KPIs.Consolidate contractor and project team progress reports.Prepare and present:Weekly ReportsMonthly Progress ReportsExecutive DashboardsManagement PresentationsBoard-Level ReportsProvide accurate and timely project performance updates to senior management.Risk ManagementLead project risk management processes.Facilitate:Risk Identification WorkshopsRisk AssessmentsQuantitative Risk AnalysisSchedule Risk AnalysisMaintain project risk registers.Monitor mitigation actions and contingency utilization.Advise management on project threats and opportunities.Change ManagementManage project change control processes.Review and assess:Change RequestsVariation OrdersScope ChangesClaimsEvaluate schedule and cost impacts of proposed changes.Ensure all changes are processed through approved governance procedures.Contract & Claims SupportSupport contract administration and commercial teams.Analyze contractor claims regarding:DelaysProductivity LossesAdditional CostsExtension of Time (EOT)Prepare project control assessments and supporting documentation.Participate in dispute resolution and claim negotiations.Offshore Project MonitoringMonitor project execution during:FabricationOffshore InstallationHook-upCommissioningEnsure alignment between field progress and project baseline schedules.Evaluate offshore campaign performance and productivity.Project GovernanceImplement project control governance processes.Ensure compliance with:ADNOC Project Management SystemStage Gate RequirementsCorporate Reporting RequirementsInternal Audit RequirementsParticipate in management reviews and project assurance audits.Stakeholder ManagementInterface with:ADNOC Offshore ManagementProject DirectorsEPC ContractorsPMC ConsultantsFinance TeamsProcurement TeamsConstruction TeamsPresent project status and recommendations to senior leadership.QualificationsMinimum QualificationBachelor's Degree in EngineeringPreferred QualificationMaster's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA)Professional CertificationsPMP (Project Management Professional)PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional)AACE Certification (CCP or PSP)Primavera P6 Professional CertificationExperienceMinimum Experience15+ years of Project Controls experience.10+ years in Oil & Gas, Offshore, EPC, or Mega Projects.Minimum 5 years in a senior project controls leadership role.Preferred ADNOC Project ExperienceOffshore PlatformsGas Processing FacilitiesPipeline ProjectsBrownfield ModificationsEPC/EPCI ProjectsOffshore Compression ProjectsMega Capital Projects (USD 500M+)Technical SkillsPlanning & SchedulingPrimavera P6Schedule DevelopmentCritical Path Method (CPM)Resource LoadingSchedule Risk AnalysisCost ControlBudgetingForecastingEarned Value Management (EVM)Cash Flow AnalysisCost Variance AnalysisProject ControlsIntegrated Project ControlsKPI DevelopmentPerformance ReportingGovernance FrameworksChange ManagementRisk ManagementQuantitative Risk AnalysisMonte Carlo SimulationContingency PlanningThreat and Opportunity AssessmentCommercial AwarenessContract AdministrationClaims ManagementDelay AnalysisExtension of Time EvaluationKnowledge RequirementsStrong knowledge of:ADNOC Project Management SystemADNOC Group StandardsPMBOK FrameworkAACE Recommended PracticesEPC/EPCI Project ExecutionOffshore Construction and Installation ActivitiesCorporate Governance ProcessesCost Engineering PrinciplesBehavioral CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingLeadership & Team DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommercial AcumenDecision MakingProblem SolvingNegotiation SkillsInfluencing and Presentation Skills

Locations

  • United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (degree in engineering)
  • Strong knowledge of: (experience)
  • ADNOC Project Management System (experience)
  • ADNOC Group Standards (experience)
  • PMBOK Framework (experience)
  • AACE Recommended Practices (experience)
  • EPC/EPCI Project Execution (experience)
  • Offshore Construction and Installation Activities (experience)
  • Corporate Governance Processes (experience)
  • Cost Engineering Principles (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA) (degree in project management)
  • Offshore Platforms (experience)
  • Gas Processing Facilities (experience)
  • Pipeline Projects (experience)
  • Brownfield Modifications (experience)
  • EPC/EPCI Projects (experience)
  • Offshore Compression Projects (experience)
  • Mega Capital Projects (USD 500M+) (experience)

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