Project Control Engineer

Project Control Engineer is responsible for integrated planning, cost control, forecasting, and tender / procurement support across the project portfolio from HQ. The role ensures consistency, accuracy, and governance in time–cost performance, supports tendering and procurement processes, and provides reliable inputs for management and board-level decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Schedule Control

• Review and validate project master schedules and baselines submitted by consultants and contractors.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules; identify critical path impacts, delays, and risks.
• Review recovery programs, mitigation measures, and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions.
• Provide consolidated schedule performance reporting across the portfolio.

Cost Control

• Review and control approved project budgets and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
• Monitor actual costs, commitments, accruals, and forecasts at portfolio level.
• Prepare cost-to-complete (CTC) and forecast final cost (FFC) analyses.
• Identify cost overruns, trends, and risks; recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Tender Support

• Support procurement strategy development in coordination with Development, Commercial, and Procurement teams.
• Review tender documentation (BoQ, cost plans, schedules, assumptions) for alignment with approved budgets and programs.
• Participate in tender evaluations by reviewing:
• Contractor schedules and methodologies
• Commercial assumptions and cash flow forecasts
• Cost benchmarks and unit rates
• Provide time–cost impact assessments for tender clarifications, scope options, and value engineering proposals.
• Support contract award recommendations from a project controls perspective.

Change & Risk Management

• Review and assess time and cost impact of variations, change requests, and scope adjustments.
• Maintain consolidated change and risk registers at portfolio level.
• Ensure approved changes are reflected in revised budgets, schedules, and forecasts.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare monthly HQ project control reports covering schedule, cost, risks, and procurement status.
• Provide inputs for management dashboards, investment committee, and board presentations.
• Ensure consistency of project control methodologies, assumptions, and reporting formats across projects.
• Support audits, governance reviews, and internal control requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (PMP, RICS, AACE, or similar) are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 6–8 years experience in project controls, planning, cost control, or commercial roles.
• Experience in HQ / portfolio-level oversight and tender evaluation is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong command of MS Excel (advanced reporting, analysis, dashboards).
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, BoQs, procurement strategies, and cost benchmarking.
• Experience with ERP / cost management systems is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and judgment skills with a governance mindset.
• Ability to interface with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Clear communication, structured reporting, and attention to detail.