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Reimagine What's Possible

Job Description Summary

Provide expert planning and project controls support for BHIG's Project Portfolio Organization, ensuring accurate scheduling, cost forecasting, and performance reporting. The role drives compliance with BHIG standards and customer requirements, enabling successful project delivery within scope, time, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
Ensure alignment of engineering, procurement, and construction activities with overall project timelines.
Perform schedule risk analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.

Cost Control & Forecasting

Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Track commitments, expenditures, and variances against approved budgets.
Support monthly cost reporting and earned value analysis.

Project Controls Governance

Implement Air Products and BHIG project controls procedures.
Maintain accurate progress measurement systems and performance dashboards.

Customer Expectation Management

Provide transparent reporting to customers and stakeholders on schedule and cost performance.
Address concerns promptly and ensure alignment with contractual requirements.

Interface & Coordination

Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to validate progress data.
Support change management processes and assess impact on schedule and cost.

Risk & Change Management

Identify schedule and cost risks; develop mitigation plans.
Evaluate change requests and incorporate approved changes into baseline plans.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
Experience: 8+ years in project planning and controls within oil & gas or petrochemical projects.
Technical Skills: Expertise in Primavera P6, cost control systems, and EPC execution practices; familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards.
Certifications: PMP or equivalent preferred.

Core Competencies

Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
Stakeholder collaboration and communication.
Problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Planning and prioritization.
Leading with influence.

Technical Competencies

Advanced scheduling and resource planning.
Cost control and earned value management.
Risk analysis and mitigation.
Knowledge of international and Saudi Aramco standards.

KPIs

Accuracy of schedule and cost forecasts.
Timely reporting and variance analysis.
Schedule adherence and milestone achievement.
Cost performance within approved limits.
Client satisfaction.

Working Conditions

Site-based in Jubail (BHIG and customer sites) with occasional travel.
Contractor role.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

Senior Project Planning & Controls Engineer