Project Controls Manager

Wood PLC

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 334,800 - 502,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package
Medical Insurance
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
End of Service Gratuity
Employee Share Plan
Commitment to continued professional development

Job summary

Wood PLC is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager (PCM) to oversee project controls across a portfolio of projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, with expertise in managing project controls for large projects.

This role involves establishing compliance with procedures, preparing management reports, and leading risk management processes. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 20+ years’ experience within the oil & gas sector.
  • Experience in Project Controls Management on large projects.
  • Ability to make independent judgments in resolving quality issues.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and ensure compliance with Project Services & Controls procedures.
  • Prepare management and project reports in coordination with teams.
  • Lead the risk management process for the project team.

Skills

Leadership skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Teamwork and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of international codes and standards

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
Master’s degree in management or equivalent

Job description

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 clients 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
  • Directs 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)
  • Directs 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 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
  • Directs and monitors all financial reporting for the project including accrual reports, cash calls and the reconciliation of ADNOC Offshore systems with project reporting. Directs and monitors all accounting activities including invoicing review and approvals
  • Directs the preparation of the Fixed Asset Registers for the project scope
  • Directs the preparation of all project related tender and procurement activities and manages the respective tender evaluations through to award
  • Provides support to the Project manager and the IPMT on Contract Administration issues/matters
  • Leads the implementation of the ExxonMobil Master Technical Agreement work order process for Project team
  • Coordinates all ExxonMobil work request activities
  • Secure other than EPC contracts required to support project execution and commissioning
  • Directs the development of the IPMT organizational plan and related staffing
  • Look for opportunities to mentor ADNOC staff in business activities
  • Ensure that contractor delivers on information management requirements
Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

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.

Qualifications and experience.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
  • Master’s degree in management or equivalent
  • Minimum Twenty 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
Job Info
  • Job Identification 29907
  • Posting Date 06/09/2026, 08:45 AM
  • Apply Before 09/30/2026, 08:45 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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