MNC InsiderMNC Insider

Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer

KBR

Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 26, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Title:Specialist Scheduler / Cost EngineerBelong, 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: Specialist Scheduler / Cost EngineerKBR 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 PurposeTo provide planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and performance monitoring support for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role is responsible for developing integrated project schedules, monitoring project progress and costs, identifying deviations, and supporting management with timely reporting and corrective action recommendations to ensure successful project delivery within approved schedule and budget targets.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning & SchedulingDevelop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project coding structures.Prepare baseline schedules for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Hook-up, and Commissioning phases.Perform critical path analysis and monitor schedule performance.Develop recovery and mitigation plans for schedule slippages.Prepare short-term and long-term look-ahead schedules.Coordinate schedule inputs with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.Cost ControlDevelop and maintain Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and project budgets.Monitor commitments, expenditures, accruals, and cost forecasts.Prepare Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC).Track project cost performance against approved budgets.Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.Review contractor invoices, change orders, and variation requests.Support contingency management and project risk assessments.Progress Measurement & ReportingEstablish progress measurement systems and methodologies.Monitor physical progress across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning activities.Prepare weekly and monthly project control reports.Generate S-curves, manpower histograms, dashboards, and KPI reports.Conduct Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis.Present schedule and cost performance to project management and ADNOC stakeholders.Risk & Change ManagementSupport project risk identification and schedule/cost impact assessments.Evaluate schedule and cost implications of project changes.Participate in claim evaluation, delay analysis, and extension of time assessments.Support management of project contingencies and risk registers.Compliance & CoordinationEnsure compliance with ADNOC Offshore project controls procedures and reporting standards.Interface with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Contracts, and Finance teams.Participate in project review meetings, audits, and management presentations.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering.Primavera P6 Certification preferred.PMP, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), AACE or equivalent certifications are advantageous.Minimum Experience15 years of experience in Project Controls, Planning, Scheduling, or Cost Engineering.Minimum 5 years of offshore Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM project experience.Previous ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Onshore, or major Middle East operator experience preferred.Experience in brownfield modifications, shutdown projects, offshore platforms, pipelines, and processing facilities is preferred.Experience with projects valued above USD 100 Million is desirable.Technical SkillsPrimavera P6Earned Value Management (EVM)Cost Forecasting & Budget ControlSchedule Risk AnalysisProgress Measurement SystemsSAP / Oracle ERPPower BIAdvanced Microsoft ExcelChange ManagementDelay Analysis & Claims SupportCompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsCost and schedule forecasting expertiseStakeholder management and communication skillsReport writing and presentation skillsTeam coordination and leadership capabilitiesAbility to work in a multicultural project environmentADNOC Offshore Preferred ExperienceOffshore EPC projectsWellhead Towers (WHT)Central Processing Platforms (CPP)Offshore pipelines and subsea systemsBrownfield modifications and shutdown executionFEED and Detailed Engineering phasesADNOC Project Controls and Stage Gate requirements

Locations

  • United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. (degree in engineering)
  • Primavera P6 Certification preferred. (certification)
  • PMP, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), AACE or equivalent certifications are advantageous. (certification)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Offshore EPC projects (experience)
  • Wellhead Towers (WHT) (experience)
  • Central Processing Platforms (CPP) (experience)
  • Offshore pipelines and subsea systems (experience)
  • Brownfield modifications and shutdown execution (experience)
  • FEED and Detailed Engineering phases (experience)
  • ADNOC Project Controls and Stage Gate requirements (experience)

Target Your Resume for "Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer" , KBR

Get personalized recommendations to optimize your resume specifically for Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer. Takes only 15 seconds!

AI-powered keyword optimization
Skills matching & gap analysis
Experience alignment suggestions

Check Your ATS Score for "Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer" , KBR

Find out how well your resume matches this job's requirements. Get comprehensive analysis including ATS compatibility, keyword matching, skill gaps, and personalized recommendations.

ATS compatibility check
Keyword optimization analysis
Skill matching & gap identification
Format & readability score

Tags & Categories

GeneralGeneral

Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Specialist Scheduler / Cost Engineer @ KBR.

Quiz Challenge
10 Questions
~2 Minutes
Instant Score

Related Books and Jobs

No related jobs found at the moment.