PMC Project Controls Manager

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Job summary

Wood in Abu Dhabi is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to oversee cost, schedule, reporting and procurement across a major ADNOC portfolio. You will drive governance, business planning and risk management while coordinating with engineering, construction and QA teams.

The role requires extensive oil & gas project controls experience, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget for national and international clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Master's degree in management or equivalent is preferred.
• 20+ years’ oil & gas experience with project controls on large projects.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage interfaces with contractors and ADNOC.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and ensure compliance with project controls procedures.
• Oversee annual business plan and budget in coordination with PMT.
• Lead risk management and maintain risk registers.
• Direct reporting and presentations including IPMT coordination.
• Coordinate cost and schedule reporting and contract administration.
• Mentor ADNOC staff and ensure information management.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Contract management

Quality governance

Interface management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in management

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting role for an experienced Project Controls Manager (PCM) with extensive experience managing the controls across a portfolio of projects for a high-profile client like ADNOC.

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 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

Job Objective

The Project Controls Manager monitors performance of the project in meeting the project objectives in terms of cost, schedule, business planning, reporting, information management, contracting and procurement, organization and staffing, with structured project management controls, thus ensuring the integration of various facets of the project and completion on time.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement and ensure compliance with procedures and processes for Project Services & Controls
• Direct all project activities related to the preparation of the annual Business Plan and related budget in coordination with Project Support Manager
• Serve as the focal point for general project assessments, evaluation and performance including ADNOC reviews and Independent Project Reviews by shareholders and other agencies (e.g. IPA)
• Direct the preparation of management and project reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and presentations in coordination with Business Planning & Management Reporting Team lead
• Maintain close liaison with appropriate members of the project management team (Engineering, Construction, Quality, SHE&S)
• Guide the development and implementation of project procedures and systems related to contracts, project controls, procurement, information management and financial reporting/accounting
• Conduct briefing sessions for project team members with respect to project services requirements and processes with special focus on Safety
• Lead the risk management process for the project team and ensure that the project issues / risk register is up to date
• Ensure that the activities with respect to project cost, schedule, contract, procurement, and information management are being managed by the Company's guidelines and contract requirements, and provide advice as necessary to make certain ADNOC and the Project’s objectives are achieved
• Ensure that the organization is fully aware of, and accepts, the guidance offered by Company's project services professionals
• Finalize the project cost and schedule estimate confidence package. Ensures project risks / issues are properly weighted in
• Provide pointed cost and schedule information to support decisions by the project team; develop and discuss project periodic cost and schedule reports with IPMT
• Provide advice on cost and schedule impact of changes, modifications or alternates by keeping abreast of engineering, procurement and construction activities
• Monitors and coordinates reporting of cost and schedule impact of changes. And ensures the accounting systems are in line with audit requirements
• Direct and monitor all financial reporting for the project including accrual reports, cash calls and the reconciliation of ADNOC Offshore systems with project reporting. Direct and monitor all accounting activities including invoicing review and approvals
• Direct the preparation of the Fixed Asset Registers for the project scope
• Direct the preparation of all project related tender and procurement activities and manage the respective tender evaluations through to award
• Provide support to the Project manager and the IPMT on Contract Administration issues/matters
• Lead the implementation of the ExxonMobil Master Technical Agreement work order process for Project team
• Coordinate all ExxonMobil work request activities
• Secure other than EPC contracts required to support project execution and commissioning
• Direct the development of the IPMT organizational plan and related staffing
• Look for opportunities to mentor ADNOC staff in business activities
• Ensure that contractors deliver on information management requirements

Qualifications and experience

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Master’s degree in management or equivalent
• Minimum 20+ years’ experience within the oil & gas sector, including Project Controls Management experience on large projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions in the resolution of Quality issues
• Experience with contractors and suppliers and ability to manage related interfaces