Job Description

Are you passionate about driving the success of high-impact projects through precise planning, coordination, and control? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Control Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our projects.


In this exciting role, you will lead the charge in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. By implementing robust control processes and fostering cross-functional collaboration, you will be instrumental in driving efficiency, minimizing risks, and achieving outstanding outcomes.


If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in managing complex projects, and are committed to delivering excellence, this is the opportunity for you.



Act as the focal point with the client and any contractor Project Controllers as appropriate to ensure costs and progress are reported accurately, ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements and ensure timely and accurate cost and progress reporting Monitor overall project / assignment progress status, achievement and non-achievement of major milestones and analyze and forecast performance in relation to plan Identification, monitoring and reporting against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager of any potential slippages Identifies and establishes the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of cost, planning, scheduling and risk deliverables and services Report project status and KPI to management Develops the project Work Breakdown Structure Manage the implementation of the cost and planning control structures in alignment with the project Work Breakdown Structure Manage and oversee the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvals Timely control and forecasting of budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests are properly assessed and included in the budget and schedules if applicable Accountable for accuracy and timeliness of S-curves and histograms produced by team Accountable for delivery and ongoing maintenance of the projects fully resourced, logic linked Gantt Charts within preferred planning software to the agreed project and programme requirements Accountable for providing analysis of current and future resource needs for the project and programme to the Project Manager Manages and oversees the recovery process following identified slippages or significant float erosion Responsible for timely and accurate development and issuing of project change orders / variations in accordance with contract / assignment change notifications Promote the project change management system and facilitate assurance activities to ensure the process is adhered to Serve as Chair for ongoing internal team and client team Project Controls meetings (Cost, Schedule and Progress). Oversee the preparation of Execution schedules and CTR packs Lead cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions both internally and with client Ensure risk is managed and monitored at project level in line with local standards and processes Ensure Project Controls processes and procedures are accurate, that the project controls team are familiar with them and comply with their requirements Responsible for ensuring that projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery in a manner which meets quality, time and budget specifications Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of all cost, planning and risk deliverables prior to issue to internal or external customer Responsible for ensuring all project specific control tools and systems are set up and functioning adequately Manage the workload, performance and development of the project controls team. Provides constructive feedback and coaching. Reviews contractual obligations and ensures that cost control activities are performed in accordance with the contractual agreements and the client's requirements Incorporate sub-contractor performance impact to overall project reporting Ensuring that lessons learned are captured and implemented in support of continuous improvement Motivates project control team to meet project aims; promotes communication and teamwork within group and project

Qualifications:


Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline Member of recognized professional institute preferred
Knowledge, skills and experience:


Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience in project control positions, including significant experience supervising and managing others Significant experience and capability in management of contracts, budgeting, controlling costs, planning, scheduling and management of change Knowledgeable across engineering, procurement and constructions execution Understands the use and applications of Project Controls department tools and systems ADNOC experience preferred, GCC experience EPC experience Both Operating Company and Service Contracting Company experience preferred

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.