PMC Project Controls Lead
Wood
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Job summary
Wood is seeking a PMC Project Controls Lead in the UAE to manage planning, scheduling, budgeting and progress monitoring for high-profile oil and gas projects. You will develop detailed schedules, track costs, and communicate with stakeholders to keep projects on track.
The role requires senior experience in oil and gas project controls, strong knowledge of CTR and progress measurement, and a proven ability to work with multinational teams in the Middle East.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 17+ years’ relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction planning processes, planning tools, project management techniques
- Knowledge of CTR and progress measurement processes
- Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
- Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
Responsibilities
- Will lead Project Planning and Scheduling / Project Controls for engineering and construction projects
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and baselines
- Ensure deliverables meet client schedule requirements and quality standards
- Coordinate with client representatives, team members, contractors and subcontractors
- Prepare weekly, fortnightly and monthly progress reports and progress curves
- Review and align contractor schedules with the master plan
- Identify schedule risks and develop recovery plans
- Collaborate with procurement regarding long lead equipment and update schedules accordingly
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Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Project Controls Lead with a proven track record in managing planning, scheduling, budgeting, and progress monitoring to ensure project goals are achieved efficiently and within constraints for a high-profile client.
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe.We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
- Meaningful and interesting projects:Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package:With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development:Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
- Developing detailed schedules, plans, and workflows to guide project execution.
- Monitoring budgets, forecasting costs, and ensuring financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Assessing project milestones and performance against schedules and budgets.
- Identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Coordinating with stakeholders to align project objectives and maintain transparency.
- Generating timely and accurate progress reports for stakeholders and management.
- Will assume sole responsibility for Project Planning and Scheduling / Project Controls of Engineering and construction Projects
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of and reporting against detailed project plans
- To ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet client’s schedule requirements / priorities
- To ensure that all work is performed without compromise to quality and in line with the company’s procedures
- To maintain high standard of safety at all times
- Develop a suitable Work Breakdown Structure covering the project requirements / scope of works
- Develop, baseline, update, and maintain detailed project schedules for various phases of project execution including but not limited to design development (main responsibility), construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
- Coordinate with client representatives, team members, contractors, subcontractors while developing project schedules to take into account all project requirements
- Organize workshops to present and review project schedules with all the concerned stakeholders to take their buy-in before baselining the schedules
- Develop and agree with the client progress measurement and reporting requirements
- Review schedules prepared by the Contractors / Subcontractors (wherever required) to confirm alignment with the overall master plan
- Periodically update the schedule with progress attained during the period
- Coordinate with team member / contractors / subcontractors to prepare schedule forecasts
- Identify / highlight any emerging issues pertaining to schedule slippages and work with Project Manager / team to develop recovery plans
- Analyse impact of proposed changes to project scope / requirements and re-baseline the schedules to incorporate approved changes
- Prepare weekly, fortnightly and monthly progress reports / progress curves and distribute them to the concerned stakeholders
- Attend progress review meetings with Project Manager / client / contractors
- Verify physical progress as claimed by contractor / subcontractors
- Coordinate with the Procurement / Supply Chain Manager regarding procurement status of Long Lead Equipment / Bulks and update the schedules accordingly
- Provide forecasts for project completion with anticipated man-hours to facilitate the cost forecasting process
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
- Minimum of 17+ years’ relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction planning processes, planning tools, project management techniques
- Knowledge of CTR and progress measurement processes
- Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
- Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
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.
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