Job Description
Wood Mexico is recruiting a Project Control Manager to join its Projects – Process and Chemical Team, focusing on engineering, procurement, and construction projects in the Chemical, Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, and Cement industries. The position is based in Monterrey. Join a culture of innovation, pushing boundaries to find the best solutions for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Set and implement the local Project Control functional plan aligned with the business grouping plans and ensure effective communication.
- Manage the Project Control function across the operating unit, including Planning & Scheduling, Post Tender Estimating, Cost Management, Risk Analysis, and Change Control.
- Ensure all projects comply with procedures, processes, guidelines, and templates defined at the BU/global level.
- Identify and audit high-risk projects, propose corrective actions, and follow up on improvements.
- Integrate global/BU procedures, processes, guidelines, and templates into local documentation.
- Ensure local procedures are compliant with global standards.
- Drive continuous improvement and share good practices across projects and the wider business.
- Identify staffing needs and implement internal and external resourcing plans, including development and succession planning.
- Organize resource availability within the operating unit and across other units.
- Recruit, select, manage performance, develop skills, and ensure competency of project controls resources.
- Participate in the global project controls community of practice.
- Implement and embed project control systems aligned with global strategy and lead systems training.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience.
- Advanced expertise in all project control disciplines, gained through extensive industry experience, including leadership roles.
- Strong understanding of Project Management principles and techniques.
- Expertise in Project Control principles and techniques.
- Proficiency with manual and computerized business control applications.
- Experience with relevant project types.
- Deep knowledge of Cost Control, Estimating, Change Control, Risk Analysis, and Planning.
- Proven ability to drive results and influence change.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in Mexico without sponsorship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Fluent in English, especially for technical and business communication.
Personal Attributes
- Collaborative, culturally aware, and inclusive.
- Effective communicator capable of influencing and inspiring.
- Strategic thinker able to translate strategy into tactical actions.
- Strong problem-solving skills with professional judgment.
- Coaching and providing developmental feedback.
- Embodies Wood’s values, vision, and behaviors.
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, providing solutions in energy and materials markets across 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. Visit www.woodplc.com.
Diversity Statement
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.