Project Controls Engineer

LUCKY FABRICATORS STEEL CONSTRUCTION FZE LLC · Dubai

Posted Jul 26, 2026Source: indeed
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**Job Summary** We are seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Engineer to manage and monitor project planning, scheduling, progress, costs, and overall project performance. The successful candidate will coordinate with engineering, procurement, fabrication, site execution, QA/QC, and commercial teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with company and client requirements. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop, update, and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project. * Establish project baselines for schedule, manpower, and resource planning. * Monitor engineering, procurement, fabrication, delivery, and site installation activities. * Track project progress against the approved baseline schedule and milestones. * Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management and clients. * Develop and update 2\-week and 4\-week look\-ahead schedules. * Identify schedule delays, critical activities, and project risks. * Prepare recovery schedules and acceleration plans to minimize delays. * Perform critical path analysis and schedule variance analysis. * Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Planning, Procurement, QA/QC, Commercial, and Production teams. * Monitor procurement status and material deliveries to avoid project delays. * Track fabrication, welding, painting, galvanizing, dispatch, and erection progress. * Review subcontractor performance and monitor compliance with project schedules. * Verify site progress against approved schedules and work plans. * Monitor manpower productivity, equipment utilization, and resource allocation. * Assist in manpower forecasting and resource planning. * Monitor project costs, productivity, and earned value performance. * Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities. * Prepare project dashboards, KPIs, S\-Curves, manpower histograms, and performance reports. * Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, work packages, and execution plans before project execution. * Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal departments regarding project schedules and deliverables. * Participate in project kick\-off, progress review, and coordination meetings. * Evaluate schedule impacts related to variations and change orders. * Maintain accurate project documentation and planning records. * Ensure compliance with contract requirements, company procedures, quality standards, and HSE policies. * Support project close\-out activities, final reporting, and lessons learned documentation. * Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Manager or Management. **Requirements** * Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or Construction Engineering. * 3–7 years of experience in Project Controls, Planning, or Construction Projects. * Experience in Structural Steel, PEB, Oil \& Gas, Industrial, Infrastructure, or Commercial Construction projects is preferred. * Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project. * Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and project reporting tools. * Ability to prepare S\-Curves, Histograms, Dashboards, and Progress Reports. * Knowledge of project scheduling, cost control, resource planning, and risk management. * Ability to read IFC drawings, shop drawings, and project specifications. * Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem\-solving skills. * Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Excellent organizational and time management skills. Work Location: In person

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