PMC Project Controls Lead

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting firm is seeking a PMC Project Controls Lead with substantial experience in planning, budgeting, and progress monitoring for high-profile projects. This role involves developing detailed schedules, monitoring budgetary constraints, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects in the energy sector. The ideal candidate will possess a proven ability to assess project performance and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing planning, scheduling, budgeting, and progress monitoring.
• Experience with large and complex projects in the energy sector.
• Ability to generate accurate progress reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed schedules, plans, and workflows to guide project execution.
• Monitoring budgets and forecasting costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assessing project milestones and performance against schedules and budgets.
• Identifying and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to align project objectives.
• Generating timely progress reports for stakeholders and management.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Budgeting

Progress monitoring

Risk assessment

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

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.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status‑quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low‑carbon concepts to reality.

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 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

The key objectives for this role are:

• 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.

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.