Project Controls Lead

EHIF; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller to join their UAE Business Unit in Dubai. This role involves leading cost management, scheduling, and risk assessment for projects, ensuring effective project delivery. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of industry experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Medical Insurance (inpatient and outpatient)

Employee Share Plan with company match

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of relevant industry experience, six in project control roles.
• Knowledge of Contracts Management and Project Management.
• Advanced working knowledge of monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead project cost planning, scheduling and risk assessment.
• Set up and operate project controls systems.
• Monitor project progress and report status to management.

Skills

Client service focus

Organizational skills

Risk management processes

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Wood is recruiting for a Project Cost Controller to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on leading the cost, planning, scheduling and risk assessment support for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE. This role is a full-time residential position based in Dubai, UAE with travel requirements.

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.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Cost Controller to join our UAE Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cost, planning, scheduling and risk assessment support to assignments / project teams and clients, typically on smaller projects.
• Set up and run all required project controls systems, tools, and interfaces to allow successful management and reporting of project costs, schedule and risks.
• Perform a hands-on role focusing on both project and service delivery and, at times, resource management.
• Interface with several key stakeholders across the project and wider business.
• Serve as the primary focal point for the Project Manager, Client or Project Team for all matters relating to project costs, schedules, and risks and resource requirements.
• Ensure a professional Project Controls service is delivered by the team to all internal and external customers.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients; opportunities across complex projects.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with active employee networks.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts around the world shaping the standards of the profession.
• Medical Insurance (inpatient and outpatient).
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance; Life Assurance cover.
• The Employee Share Plan with company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing loyalty and milestones.

Key Objectives

• Lead project cost planning, scheduling and risk assessment for assignments and project teams, typically on smaller projects.
• Set up and operate project controls systems and interfaces to enable management and reporting of costs, schedules and risks.
• Maintain a hands-on role in project delivery and resource management as required.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point with the client and contractor Project Controllers to ensure costs and progress are reported accurately and aligned with project reporting requirements.
• Monitor overall project progress, milestones and performance against plan; provide early warning of potential slippages.
• Manage communications interfaces for cost, planning, scheduling and risk deliverables.
• Report project status and KPIs to management; produce weekly and monthly cost and planning status reports.
• Implement and maintain Work Breakdown Structure and cost/planning control structures; lead cost code allocation and budget setup.
• Forecast budgets and assess impact of change requests; update budgets/schedules accordingly.
• Support Project Accountants and Billing Specialists; monitor subcontractor progress and quantities for quotations.
• Maintain project S-Curves, Histograms and Gantt charts; ensure resource plans meet project needs.
• Identify slippages and erosion of floats; lead recovery and change management processes.
• Lead change orders/variations in accordance with contracts; ensure risk is managed at project level.
• Attend client progress meetings when required; facilitate proposal schedules and CTR packs.
• Lead risk analysis workshops; ensure risk management processes are followed.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all cost, planning and risk deliverables prior to issue.
• Ensure project tools and systems are set up and functioning; supervise the Project Controls team as required.
• Support staff performance and competency reviews.

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Other project control team members
• Project Managers and Engineers
• Project Accountants, Time capture and Billing Specialists
• Commercial function
• Guidance and supervision to a team of professional staff

External:

• Liaises with clients and contractors to exchange information and resolve straightforward issues

Level of Influence and Decision-Making Authority

• Actions and decisions typically have a moderate influence on medium-term operational and financial results of a business group. Errors, if undetected, may have far-reaching impact if based on incorrect data.
• Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed for conformance with policies and efficiency.
• Assistance is provided with unusual situations that do not have clear objectives.
• Solve problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches.
• Exercises advanced professional judgment in identifying the implications of changes.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

Wood is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes all talented individuals to apply. If you don’t match every statement below but have some relevant experience, please apply.

Expected

• Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelor’s) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent via vocational training or industry experience)

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant industry experience, with at least six (6) years in project control roles
• Knowledge of Contracts Management, Commercial Management and Project Management
• Working knowledge of earned value and other monitoring techniques
• Excellent client service focus
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Working knowledge of risk management processes and facilitating Risk workshops
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Primavera

Personal Attributes

• Ability to supervise and manage a team and work independently
• Strong client service focus and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to Wood values and behaviours
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Effective communication and planning skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Proactive problem solving and continuous improvement mindset