Project Controls Manager

Wood; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 440,690 - 587,587; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Project Controls Manager in the United Arab Emirates to monitor project performance in terms of cost and schedule.

The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in the oil & gas sector, with strong leadership and project controls management skills. Responsibilities include compliance with project procedures, directing financial reporting, and risk management.

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience in the oil & gas sector, including Project Controls Management on large projects.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Experience with contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Establish compliance with project services procedures.
• Direct project activities for Business Plan and budget preparation.
• Maintain liaison with project management team members.
• Lead the risk management process for the project team.
• Direct and monitor all financial reporting for the project.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Knowledge of International Codes

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Master's degree in management

Job description

Overview

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 and 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 and Management Reporting Team.
• 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.
• 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 and risk register are up to date.
• Ensure that activities with respect to project cost, schedule, contract, procurement, and information management are managed by the Company\'s guidelines and contract requirements and provide advice as necessary to achieve ADNOC and project objectives.
• Ensure that the organization is fully aware of and accepts the guidance offered by the Company\'s project services professionals.
• Finalize the project cost and schedule estimate confidence package and ensure project risks and issues are properly weighed 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.
• Monitor and coordinate reporting of cost and schedule impact of changes and ensure 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 and matters.
• Lead the implementation of the ExxonMobil Master Technical Agreement work order process for the 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 contractor delivers on information management requirements.

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.