PMC Lead Planning and Cost Engineer

Role Overview

PMC Lead Planning and Cost Engineer at Wood PLC, based at the client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, supporting the ADNOC Offshore project.

Company Overview

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business delivers large and complex projects for national and international energy companies globally. The business is the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, and decarbonization and electrification markets. Wood is committed to steady and predictable delivery and bringing low-carbon concepts to reality.

Role Purpose

To lead planning and cost engineering functions on the ADNOC Offshore project, ensuring contractual cost control requirements are embedded in agreements, technical bids are evaluated for compliance, variation requests and claims are assessed rigorously, and all project cost processes adhere to established procedures and account code requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Contractual Requirements and Documentation

• Develop contractual requirements relating to cost control, estimation, invoicing, and variations to be stipulated in Agreements (FEED, PMC, EPC, etc.).
• Incorporate contractual requirements into tender documents and agreements.
• Prepare the relevant portion of the Technical Evaluation Report.
• Finalize the relevant portion of contract documents after incorporating all bulletins and clarifications received during the tender stage.

Technical Bid Evaluation

• Evaluate technical bids (PMC, FEED, and EPC) to ascertain compliance to specified requirements.
• Provide clarifications to bidders.

Cost Control and Claims Management

• Evaluate variation requests and claims by contractors.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of all cost-related submittals from consultants.
• Prepare counter-estimates taking into consideration the contractual schedule of unit rates for variations.
• Make appropriate recommendations to management for approval.

Financial Planning and Coordination

• Prepare AFE/AFOU for all ongoing projects for management approval.
• Ensure charges of costs are assigned to correct account codes.
• Coordinate with Project Control Managers of all Project Management Consultants (PMC) to ensure adherence to Project Control Procedures and other requirements throughout the project duration.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering in a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• ADNOC projects experience is mandatory.
• Experience working on Offshore Projects.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market alignment.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee Share Plan allowing purchase of Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy providing community access to experts sharing knowledge on existing and emerging energy systems.

Organizational Commitment

• Active commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business.
• Equal Opportunities employer welcoming all talented individuals; candidates with some of the required experience, knowledge, or skills are encouraged to apply.