Project Controls Manager

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Aberdeen for a major FPSO project. The role provides overall responsibility for the PCM team, ensuring commitments, contracts, and variations are managed according to project procedures.

The position covers cost control, planning, risk management, and reporting, with close collaboration across PDE, Contractors, and Client teams to ensure Earned Value and budget alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience as Project Control Manager.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience within project control.
• Experience with contract and contractor management.
• Strong English, verbal and written communication, report writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Project Control activities within the team including cost and invoicing control, planning, risk management and reporting.
• Maintain Change and VOR/VO management system and risk management system.
• Coordinate interfaces with Contractor Group and PDE teams; ensure WBS and CBS structures align with cost control and planning.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Control

Planning & Scheduling

Risk Management

Earned Value

Contract Management

Excel

PIMS

Primavera P6

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

PIMS

Job description

Our client, a leading offshore services company, are currently hiring a Project Controls Manager in Aberdeen for a major FPSO project.

Role Summary

The Project Control Manager will have the overall responsibility for the activities within their team. The Project Control Manager shall ensure that all commitments i.e. PO's, contracts, Variations, etc. are based on a prior written processed agreement in accordance with agreed Client and project specific procedures. Following activities are within Project Control Manager's responsibility:

• Management of Change & Variations
• Planning and Scheduling
• Cost and Finance control
• Risk Management
• Project Reporting
• The Project Control Manager reporting to the Project Director will be an integral part of PDE Project Management Team, working collaboratively within the PDE organization, systems, procedures, and methods.

Accountabilities

Ensure that all activities for which the PCM is responsible are carried out in conformance with laws and regulations, contractual requirements and the Project Management Plan. Health and safety of personnel, natural and working environment and equipment shall be taken care of. On behalf of the Project Director be custodian of the Project Management Plan In addition, ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the Project agreements, strategies, and procedures. Provide and update all necessary procedures and processes within their Team. Manage and Coordinate all Project Control activities within their Team:

• Project Cost and Invoice Control
• Project Planning
• Project Risk Management
• Cost Estimating input to changes.
• Cost forecasting / remaining to complete.
• Manning Histograms
• Project reporting
• Manage and maintain the Change and VOR/VO Management system.
• Manage and maintain the risk management system.
• Manage invoicing process.
• From contractor to company
• From company to client
• Monitor progress vs the plan and produce reports to allow control and reporting of status covering all disciplines. Progress measurement and reporting to be in accordance with Earned Value Measurement (EVM).
• Support Contract Milestone Achievement process
• Monitor and report on project costs vs budget.
• Manage interfaces with Contractor Group and organization for all Project control related activities.
• Manage and maintain the project WBS and CBS structures and ensure cost control and planning compliance. Participating in Contract Variation negotiation on behalf of the Project.
• Participate in meetings with Contractor and Client.
• Approval of invoices for/on behalf of the Project Director.
• Support Project Director in establishing the Project Organization and the Project Execution Plan.
• Mange the regular status reporting process and approve internal and external project control reports.
• Support the Contracts Manager as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Technical and / or financial education.

• Minimum 10 years' experience as Project Control Manager.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience within project control
• Systematic and analytic.
• Strong interpersonal skills applied to a multi-disciplined project team.
• Proactive approach with the ability to build relationships with Client, Contractor and PDE teams and ability to provide solutions to problems and issues faced.
• Contract and contractor management experience and acumen.
• Excellent English, verbal, and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations, diplomacy, and assertiveness
• Flexibility.
• Relevant experience in international shipyards and / or offshore fabrication facilities The. The Middle East region is an advantage.
• Experience in establishing and follow-up of re-measurable fabrication contracts.
• An organized, systematic approach; self-starter / proactive; able to multi-task and still meet deadlines.
• Commercial acumen required.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks.
• Previous experience with PIMS cost management system
• Previous experience with Primavera P6
• Updated in common computer applications.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.