PMC Lead Planning & Cost Engineer

Role Overview

PMC Lead Planning & 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 company 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 known for steady and predictable delivery and operates at the forefront of transformative projects providing sustainable power and bringing low-carbon concepts to reality.

Role Purpose

Lead planning and cost engineering functions to support project delivery, manage contractual cost requirements, evaluate technical bids, oversee cost control and variations, and coordinate with Project Management Consultants to ensure compliance with Project Control Procedures throughout project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Cost Requirements

• Develop contractual requirements relating to cost control and estimation, invoicing of payment, and variations to be stipulated in agreements (FEED, PMC, EPC, etc.).
• Incorporate cost control and estimation requirements into tender documents and agreements.

Technical Evaluation

• Evaluate technical bids (PMC, FEED, and EPC) to ascertain compliance to specified requirements.
• Provide clarifications to bidders during the technical bid evaluation process.
• Prepare the relevant portion of the Technical Evaluation Report.

Contract Documentation

• Finalize the relevant portion of contract documents after incorporating all bulletins issued and clarifications received during the tender stage.

Cost Control & 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 contractual schedule of unit rates for variation.
• Make appropriate recommendations to management for approval.

Project Control

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

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 (mandatory).
• Experience working on Offshore Projects.

Additional Information

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure alignment with market rates.
• Medical Insurance ensuring 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 for all eligible employees.
• Employee Share Plan giving the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans based on individual needs and interests.
• Global connections to join experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy providing a community of experts to share knowledge and gain exposure to existing and emerging energy systems delivered by field experts.