PMC Project Controls Lead

Role Overview

PMC Project Controls Lead at Wood PLC. This is an opportunity for an experienced PMC Project Controls Lead with a proven track record in managing planning, scheduling, budgeting, and progress monitoring to ensure project goals are achieved efficiently and within constraints for a high-profile client.

Company Overview

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. The company is the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. Wood is recognized for steady and predictable delivery and maintains a strong reputation for transformative projects providing sustainable power and bringing low-carbon concepts to reality.

Role Purpose

Lead project controls, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and progress monitoring for Engineering and construction projects. Ensure project goals are achieved efficiently and within constraints, maintaining alignment with client schedules and organizational quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Scheduling

• Assume sole responsibility for Project Planning and Scheduling and Project Controls of Engineering and construction projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and report against them.
• Develop a suitable Work Breakdown Structure covering the project requirements and scope of works.
• Develop, baseline, update, and maintain detailed project schedules for various phases of project execution including but not limited to design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up.
• Coordinate with client representatives, team members, contractors, and subcontractors while developing project schedules to account for all project requirements.
• Organize workshops to present and review project schedules with all concerned stakeholders to gain buy-in before baselining the schedules.
• Review schedules prepared by contractors and subcontractors to confirm alignment with the overall master plan.
• Analyse the impact of proposed changes to project scope and requirements and re-baseline the schedules to incorporate approved changes.

Progress Monitoring and Reporting

• Periodically update the schedule with progress attained during the period.
• Coordinate with team members, contractors, and subcontractors to prepare schedule forecasts.
• Identify and highlight any emerging issues pertaining to schedule slippages and work with the Project Manager and team to develop recovery plans.
• Prepare weekly, fortnightly, and monthly progress reports and progress curves and distribute them to concerned stakeholders.
• Attend progress review meetings with Project Manager, client, and contractors.
• Verify physical progress as claimed by contractors and subcontractors.
• Provide forecasts for project completion with anticipated man-hours to facilitate the cost forecasting process.

Budgeting and Financial Control

• Monitor budgets, forecast costs, and ensure financial control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess project milestones and performance against schedules and budgets.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Develop and agree with the client on progress measurement and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager regarding procurement status of Long Lead Equipment and Bulks and update the schedules accordingly.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align project objectives and maintain transparency.

Risk Management and Quality

• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet the client's schedule requirements and priorities.
• Ensure that all work is performed without compromise to quality and in line with the company's procedures.
• Maintain high standards of safety at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 17 or more years' relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction planning processes, planning tools, and project management techniques.
• Knowledge of CTR and progress measurement processes.
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Project planning and scheduling expertise.
• Budget monitoring and cost forecasting.
• Project controls and progress measurement.
• Stakeholder communication and coordination.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Quality and safety management.

Additional Information

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across the business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure 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 employees, celebrating Long Service at 5 year service milestones to demonstrate appreciation of hard work, dedication, and years of service.
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of the industry, shaping the standards of the profession.
• Energy Transition Academy: join a community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems, delivered by experts in their field.