10 Project Controls jobs in Oman

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls function on project, including Planning & Scheduling, Cost Control, Risk and Change management, and Project Performance reporting.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and ensure alignment with work plans, resource allocations, and procurement strategies.
• Establish and manage project cost control systems, including forecasting, budgeting, earned value management (EVM), and cost reporting.
• Implement and maintain risk and change management processes, ensuring timely assessment and mitigation planning.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to project leadership, stakeholders, and corporate functions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction management, and contract teams to ensure alignment of project controls systems and deliverables.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance against baseline plans and KPIs.
• Conduct variance analysis and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate project reviews and audits in alignment with company and client standards.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and project governance requirements.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum Experience : 20 years, and 10 years as Lead/Manager
• Professional certification in project controls, such as PMP, CCP (AACE), or equivalent, is desirable.
  
  

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls function on project, including Planning & Scheduling, Cost Control, Risk and Change management, and Project Performance reporting.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and ensure alignment with work plans, resource allocations, and procurement strategies.
• Establish and manage project cost control systems, including forecasting, budgeting, earned value management (EVM), and cost reporting.
• Implement and maintain risk and change management processes, ensuring timely assessment and mitigation planning.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to project leadership, stakeholders, and corporate functions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction management, and contract teams to ensure alignment of project controls systems and deliverables.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance against baseline plans and KPIs.
• Conduct variance analysis and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate project reviews and audits in alignment with company and client standards.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and project governance requirements.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum Experience : 20 years, and 10 years as Lead/Manager
• Professional certification in project controls, such as PMP, CCP (AACE), or equivalent, is desirable.
  
  

Overview

In security risk management we're looking to harness the power of industry best practice combined with driving new innovation on how we do security risk assessments and modelling. Our security risk management team is the primary owner of the strategy and practices of how we identify, track and reduce our security risk across everything we do. To support this we need to use industry best practices paired with emerging threat information to promote risk identification, quantification, impact analysis, and modelling to ultimately drive decision making. In this role, you will help establish and execute a broad strategic vision for the security risk program at Canonical. You will not only work within the team but also cross-functionally with various teams across the organisation. The team contributes ideas and requirements for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of all Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attacks. Additionally, the team collaborates with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and facilitate security training across Canonical.

The security risk management team's mission is not only to secure Canonical, but also to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem. They might share knowledge through public presentations and industry events, and share threat intelligence with the wider community or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

• Define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security risk practices
• Evaluate, select and implement new security requirements, tools and practices
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical security risk management practice
• Develop Canonical security risk learning and development materials
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
• Participate in developing key risk indicators, provide inputs to the development of key control indicators, and key performance indicators for various programs
• Apply statistical models to risk frameworks (such as FAIR, sensitivity analysis, and others)
• Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions
• Lead quantified risk assessments and understand the value of qualitative data for improvements to quality and engineering processes
• Interpret internal or external cyber security risk analyses in business terms and recommend a responsible course of action
• Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions
• Monitor and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes
• Launch campaigns to perform security assessments and help mitigate security risks across the company
• Build evaluation methods and performance indicators to measure efficiency of security functions and capabilities

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills
• Problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of security assessments and risk management
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Broad knowledge of how to operationalize the management of security risk
• Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle and Security by Design methodology

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Job Title: Risk Management & Safety Officer

Reporting Line: Director of Risk Management & Compliance

Location: Muscat, Oman (some local travel may be required)

Job Summary:

The Risk Management & Safety Officer is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This role involves developing risk management policies, ensuring health and safety standards, and promoting a culture of safety within the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess risks, developing mitigation strategies to ensure a secure working environment.
• Implement and maintain health, safety, and risk management policies in line with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Provide training and awareness programs for staff on workplace safety and risk management.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, preparing reports and recommending preventive measures.
• Collaborate with various departments to promote a culture of safety and risk awareness.
• Maintain records of incidents, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Stay updated on local and international safety regulations and advise management on best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Occupational Health & Safety, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in risk management or occupational health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 45001) is preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in risk management and safety roles.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of risk management and safety regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and training abilities.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Office-based role with occasional on-site inspections and safety audits.
• Some local travel may be required for site visits and training sessions.

The appointment will be made at the appropriate level, according to the appointee’s qualifications and experience. A competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered in accordance with Sultanate of Oman Labor Law.

• Build overall plans and schedules for the execution phase of projects, provides plans and schedules for ad-hoc construction service requests, integrated maintenance plans.
• Responsible for work activity progress reporting and regular update of plans and schedules.
• Develop, in conjunction with project engineers, design engineers, construction engineers, activity plans/schedules for projects engineering, procurement, construction, CSU activities.
• Work in close co-operation with Company Engineering & Operations planning department, for engineering, construction, and CSU planning, inclusive reporting, Primavera P6 entry, SAP daily service entry, and Bi-weekly/Monthly reports submissions.
• Resource optimization / prioritization in conjunction with Project Engineers / Construction / Maintenance Coordinators(s).
• Early warning of plan delays and proposals for mitigation to Project Engineers / Construction / Maintenance Coordinators for resolution.
• Provide assistance in job preparation to Project Engineer

• Proficiency in the use of PCs, data management and planning
  software for oil & gas projects.
  
• Experience with Primavera P6 planning is a must.
• Shall have the ability and experience to build logic
  precedence networks, challenge the logic proposed by other disciplines in order
  tooptimize project and maintenance planning.
• Shall be able to build resource activity plans, including
  ongoing update, change control, progress reporting, etc.
• Good communication skills.
• Requires a good general multi-discipline
  knowledge/awareness.
  

Location: Oman

Job Type: Posted

Posted: 01 May 2025

Expiry Date:

Work Experience: 8+

Education: Degree/Diploma (BSc level) in Engineering Discipline (Mechanical preferred).

• Proficiency in the use of PCs, data management and planning software for oil & gas projects.


• Experience with Primavera P6 planning is a must.


• Shall have the ability and experience to build logic precedence networks, challenge the logic proposed by other disciplines in order to optimize project and maintenance planning.


• Shall be able to build resource activity plans, including ongoing update, change control, progress reporting, etc.

Minimum of 8 years' experience in project management of oil and gas facilities, Primavera Planning software (P6), and SAP utilization in oil and gas projects.

Foreground is partnering with a drilling services company in Muscat, Oman, to appoint a Head of Cost Control . This leadership role is critical in ensuring cost efficiency and financial discipline across drilling operations and capital projects.

The Head of Cost Control will manage budgeting, cost allocation, and project cost tracking, ensuring financial performance is aligned with operational and commercial objectives.

• Develop and implement cost control frameworks across operations and projects.
• Monitor project budgets, variances, and cost performance reports.
• Support procurement and supply chain teams in cost analysis and vendor negotiations.
• Provide executive-level cost forecasts and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Omani accounting standards and internal policies.
• Lead cost reporting for executive management and external stakeholders.

• 15+ years in cost control and project finance within drilling, oilfield, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to manage cost frameworks for multi-million-dollar drilling projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting standards and GCC financial practices.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering with financial specialization.

• Drilling
• Financial Performance
• Operations
• Compliance
• Capital
• Analysis
• Cost Control
• Supply
• Budgeting
• Procurement
• Accounting
• Finance
• Engineering
• Leadership
• Management

Foreground is partnering with a drilling services company in Muscat, Oman, to appoint a Head of Cost Control . This leadership role is critical in ensuring cost efficiency and financial discipline across drilling operations and capital projects.

About The Role

The Head of Cost Control will manage budgeting, cost allocation, and project cost tracking, ensuring financial performance is aligned with operational and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost control frameworks across operations and projects.
• Monitor project budgets, variances, and cost performance reports.
• Support procurement and supply chain teams in cost analysis and vendor negotiations.
• Provide executive-level cost forecasts and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Omani accounting standards and internal policies.
• Lead cost reporting for executive management and external stakeholders.
  
  
  

• 15+ years in cost control and project finance within drilling, oilfield, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to manage cost frameworks for multi-million-dollar drilling projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting standards and GCC financial practices.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering with financial specialization.
  

Foreground is partnering with a drilling services company in Muscat, Oman, to appoint a Head of Cost Control . This leadership role is critical in ensuring cost efficiency and financial discipline across drilling operations and capital projects.

About The Role

The Head of Cost Control will manage budgeting, cost allocation, and project cost tracking, ensuring financial performance is aligned with operational and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost control frameworks across operations and projects.
• Monitor project budgets, variances, and cost performance reports.
• Support procurement and supply chain teams in cost analysis and vendor negotiations.
• Provide executive-level cost forecasts and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Omani accounting standards and internal policies.
• Lead cost reporting for executive management and external stakeholders.
  
  

• 15+ years in cost control and project finance within drilling, oilfield, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to manage cost frameworks for multi-million-dollar drilling projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting standards and GCC financial practices.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering with financial specialization.