PMC Project Controls Lead

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,690 - 661,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life & Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

EHIF in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced PMC Project Controls Lead to manage planning, scheduling, budgeting and progress monitoring for high-profile projects. You will develop detailed schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure project goals are achieved on time and within constraints.

The role requires a minimum 17 years in oil and gas, a engineering degree, and strong knowledge of project controls methodologies. A UAE-based leadership position with broad global exposure is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 17+ years’ relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• 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

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules for engineering and construction.
• Monitor budgets, forecast costs, and ensure financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess milestones and performance against schedules and budgets, and report to stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect project goals.
• Coordinate with client representatives, team members, contractors, and subcontractors on scheduling.
• Prepare weekly, fortnightly and monthly progress reports and reviews with stakeholders.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Budgeting

Progress monitoring

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Planning tools

Job description

The Role

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.

What we can offer

• 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 remuneration 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

Key Objectives

• 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.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications

Skills And 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

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.