PMC Senior Estimation Engineer

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Estimation Engineer for ADNOC in Abu Dhabi with a proven track record in overseeing the design operation and maintaining rotating equipment ensuring performance, reliability and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.

To lead and deliver accurate, competitive and risk-informed cost estimates for complex projects under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) framework, ensuring alignment with client objectives, project scope, and market conditions. The role is responsible for developing and validating capital cost estimates across all project phases (concept, FEED and EPC) supporting investment decisions and maintaining cost control integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
• Minimum 15 years of progressive industry experience with at least five years in project control positions
• Experience with project planning software: MS Project, Primavera
• Excellent Excel skills
• Knowledge and application of earned value and other progress monitoring techniques
• Knowledge of risk management processes and techniques
• Well versed with Cost Estimation Process & tools
• Experience in Mega Oil and Gas EPC Projects; ADNOC PMC client experience is preferable
• Cost Control & invoicing experience
• Experience with SAP System

• Develop, issue and maintain Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for specific scopes
• Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines and functions; assist and support in the development of project budgets in accordance with the Basis of Estimate, including statements of work scope, assumptions, man‑hour estimates, narratives and review & comment of client documents
• Liaise with procurement, finance and time‑capture functions and third parties as required to ensure accurate and timely capture of procurement materials, subcontract and labour man‑hour costs; ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with the approved project WBS
• Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions and others as required to maintain awareness of project activities and their impact on the project budget, schedule and cost forecast
• Facilitate and manage the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set‑up and approvals
• Develop and maintain project cost budgets using appropriate software applications
• Monitor and control cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Liaise with planning as required to ensure accuracy in project cost phasing and forecasting
• Prepare and provide project cost performance reports in accordance with project reporting requirements; prepare and issue updates to project cost forecasts
• Monitor and report on cost impact of project manpower forecasts; develop and issue project change orders variations in accordance with engineering and construction change notifications
• Facilitate and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications; monitor overall project cost performance and contingency drawdown
• Attend project meetings as required; coordinate the project cost close‑out process