Manager, Project Controls

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co; Muscat; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a skilled Manager, Project Controls in Muscat to oversee financial performance within oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will lead budget management, forecasting, and mentor a cost management team. Strong experience in project controls is essential to drive profitability and efficiency across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage and mentor project cost teams.
• Experience in oil and gas industry, especially in project controls.
• Ability to conduct variance analysis and provide strategic input.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives.
• Lead forecasting efforts for project costs and financial progress.
• Track cash flow and implement change management for project variations.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Change Control

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Project Controls

to oversee the financial performance of a complex brownfield portfolio within the oil and gas sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost management, forecasting, budgeting, change control, earned value management (EVM), and cash flow analysis, ensuring projects are delivered within financial targets.

This role requires strong leadership capabilities to manage and mentor a cost team while collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, and construction. Candidates must have prior experience working for a professional services provider in the oil and gas industry and be adept at profit and loss (P&L) management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and control project budgets, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives.
• Lead forecasting efforts, including Value of Work Done (VOWD), cost-to-complete (CTC), and cost-at-completion (CAC) analysis.
• Track and manage cash flow, invoicing, and cost commitments, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Implement change management procedures to evaluate cost impacts of project variations.
• Provide financial insights to drive project profitability and efficiency.

Earned Value & Performance Measurement

• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track project progress and performance.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide cost/schedule trend reports to stakeholders.
• Work closely with planning and scheduling teams to interpret and integrate cost and schedule data.

Resource & Construction Cost Planning

• Support engineering and construction teams with cost-effective resource allocation.
• Evaluate contractor and vendor costs, ensuring compliance with project estimates and financial objectives.
• Review project schedules and assess potential cost impacts from schedule deviations.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a cost management team, providing training and development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative working environment across disciplines, ensuring alignment on cost and financial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost management processes and tools.

Commercial & Profitability Management

• Support profit and loss (P&L) accountability, ensuring commercial viability of projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide financial risk assessments and strategic cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, contractual terms, and industry best practices.

Qualification

Degree in Engineering

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: MUS011G
• Organization: MENA

Company Industry

• Construction
• Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

• Projects

Keywords

• Manager
• Project Controls

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