PMC Senior Project Control Manager

Role Overview

PMC Senior Project Control Manager at Wood PLC, Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business delivers large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. The business is the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, and decarbonization and electrification markets. The team is committed to steady and predictable delivery across transformative projects in energy security, transition, and supply.

Role Purpose

To ensure that products, processes, and systems meet quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives while leading project controls, business services, cost and schedule management, and contractor oversight on high-profile integrated projects for major energy clients.

Key Responsibilities

Business Services

• Establish, implement, and ensure compliance with procedures and processes for Project Services & Controls.
• Proactively lead and direct the work of the IPMT Business Team.
• Direct all project activities related to the preparation of the annual Business Plan and related budget in coordination with the Project Support Manager.
• Serve as the focal point for general project assessments, evaluation, and performance including ADNOC Offshore reviews and Independent Project Reviews by shareholders and other agencies such as IPA.
• Direct the preparation of management and project reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and presentations in coordination with the Business Planning & Management Reporting Team lead.
• 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/accounting.
• 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 team and ensure that the project issues/risk register is up to date.

EPC Contractor Management

• Ensure that the EPC contractor's activities with respect to project cost, schedule, contract, procurement, and information management are being managed per Company guidelines and contract requirements.
• Provide advice to the EPC contractor to ensure ADNOC Offshore's and the Project's objectives are achieved.
• Ensure that the EPC contractor's organization is fully aware of and accepts the guidance offered by Company project services professionals.

Cost, Schedule, and Controls

• Finalize the cost and schedule estimate confidence package and ensure project risks/issues are properly weighted 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 the 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.

Contract and Procurement

• Direct the preparation of all 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/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.

Organization and Staffing

• Direct the development of the IPMT organizational plan and related staffing.
• Oversee and coordinate all IPMT administrative staff and office support activities.
• Look for opportunities to mentor ADNOC Offshore staff in business activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Minimum of 20 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.

Preferred

• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams.
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East.
• Worldwide experience with Contractors and Vendors, in particular those involved in the construction of modules and onshore facilities.

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 provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate appreciation of hard work, dedication, and years of service at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans tailored to your 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.