Project management office (PMO) and EPC support services

Why it matters

Major capital projects in the Natural Resources and Energy sectors are often high-risk, highly complex, and tightly regulated. From oil and gas infrastructure to renewable energy plants, success depends on the ability to manage cost, time, quality, and compliance, while navigating evolving technologies and regulatory expectations.

BDO UAE’s Technical Services – NRE helps organizations establish strong project governance, integrate engineering and procurement functions, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Our PMO and EPC support services are tailored to local market needs while aligned with international project management standards.

What we do

Our team delivers full lifecycle project support from PMO setup to construction oversight, ensuring every phase is managed with structure, clarity, and accountability:

• PMO establishment and governance - We build project frameworks based on global best practices (PMI, PRINCE2), define governance structures, and set up protocols for cost, scope, and risk management.
• Project planning and scheduling - Development of detailed project plans, resource and schedule tracking, critical path analysis, and system integration for real-time progress updates.
• Cost management and control - Budget planning, variance analysis, financial reporting, and change management to ensure efficient use of capital.
• Engineering support - Technical review of designs, coordination between engineering teams, and value engineering to enhance constructability and reduce costs.
• Procurement advisory and support - End-to-end procurement assistance including vendor prequalification, tender management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance tracking.
• Construction management support - On-site supervision, quality control, health and safety monitoring, and interface coordination among all project stakeholders.
• Risk management and compliance - We help clients identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring alignment with UAE regulations, HSE standards, and crisis response planning.
• Project reporting and communication - Custom dashboards, progress updates, KPI reporting, and structured stakeholder engagement and review sessions.

Our multidisciplinary teams comprise specialists and engineers in petroleum, mechanical, electrical, chemical, metallurgy, and instrumentation disciplines. This diverse expertise enables us to deliver comprehensive, industry-specific Project Management Office (PMO) and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) support services.

Sectors we serve

Our PMO and EPC support services are designed for high-value asset projects across:

• Oil & Gas – Onshore/offshore facility, pipelines, refineries, storage terminals and logistics & services.
• Petrochemicals – Processing units, critical equipment’s, and utility systems
• Power & Utilities – Thermal, nuclear, renewable plants, District Cooling system facility, Desalination plants and grid infrastructure
• Mining & Minerals – Metal (steel, aluminum, copper) production facility, cement & ceramic production facility, Earthmoving fleets, crushers, conveyors, and processing plants
• Waste Management – Management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste through Waste-to-energy systems, recovery units, and treatment facilities

We recognize the unique challenges and imperatives within the NRE sector. Our mission transcends mere compliance, offering profound insight, rigorous oversight, and unwavering assurance.

Our approach

We apply a structured yet flexible delivery model that blends international standards with local industry realities:

• Collaborative engagement - Working closely with your project, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to align objectives and execution
• Technology-enabled project control - Use of digital platforms for schedule control, document management, and real-time progress tracking
• Continuous improvement - Built-in feedback cycles, lessons learned workshops, and agility in adapting to changing conditions
• Global standards, local expertise - We bring together best practice PMO governance with detailed knowledge of UAE’s regulatory and operating environment

We provide end-to-end PMO and EPC support for onshore, offshore, and other critical infrastructure projects. Our approach combines close collaboration with client teams, digital project controls, continuous improvement practices, and adherence to global standards—enhanced by deep knowledge of the UAE’s regulatory environment.

What you gain

With BDO as your PMO and EPC partner, your organisation benefits from:

• Improved delivery outcomes – Projects completed on time, on budget, and to quality standards
• Lower risk exposure – Predictable cost, scope, and schedule management with proactive risk mitigation
• Stronger compliance – Alignment with local and international safety, HSE, and regulatory protocols
• Cost control – Better forecasting, value engineering, and procurement efficiency
• Informed decision-making – Reliable data and reporting for transparency and governance
• Integrated teams – Smooth coordination between project owners, contractors, and vendors

In the NRE sector, our PMO and EPC support services drive exemplary project execution through meticulous risk mitigation, stringent regulatory compliance, and strategic cost optimization. Leveraging integrated stakeholder collaboration and robust data analytics, we enable decisive governance and operational excellence across diverse project scopes.

Let’s work together

BDO UAE brings a unique combination of project leadership, technical capability, and regulatory knowledge to help you manage and deliver complex energy and infrastructure projects.