Project Controller

Job Description

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Controller to join our team based in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you be responsible for controlling the project costs and updating project cost forecasts including schedule impacts on costs for one or more projects at differing complexity levels by producing and maintaining monthly financial forecasts and work-in-progress reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pro-actively initiate preparation/maintenance of project budgets with Project Managers, challenge the assumptions made, and monitor actuals versus budget 
• Control and monitor relevant project processes and documents (compliance, purchasing, subcontracts, audits, insurance, project risks, etc.) 
• Timely delivery of project results for monthly and quarterly reports, including project forecasts for the financial reporting 
• Collect, monitor, and analyze relevant financial and project data to identify improvements and trends 
• Develop, implement, and enhance relevant procedures and processes in close cooperation with the relevant teams to increase efficiency 
• Audit projects on a regular basis and communicate results and improvement suggestions (finance, tax, compliance, contracts, etc.) 
• Report within our matrix organization to the Country Business Controller and the Department Head 

What Skills and Experience Will You Have?

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in finance with a focus on Controlling, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent 
• Professional experience in project controlling, ideally in an engineering company or a company in the construction industry 
• Solid knowledge of basic legalities as well as claim management 
• Experience in negotiating and contracting 
• Hands-on mentality and analytical skills with affinity to financial topics and project risks 
• Proactive, accurate, and well-developed communication skills 
• Excellent English communication skills 

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So, bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.