PMC Senior Project Controls Manager

Role Overview

Wood PLC is recruiting for a PMC Senior Project Controls Manager in Abu Dhabi within the Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Company Overview

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is a 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 business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies globally, with experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation for steady and predictable delivery.

Role Purpose

This role exists to ensure that products, processes, and systems meet quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives for a high-profile client. The Senior Project Controls Manager will serve as a focal point for project assessment, evaluation, and performance, while leading project controls, financial reporting, contract management, and team organization across integrated project management activities.

Key Responsibilities

Business Services

• Establish, implement, and ensure compliance with procedures and processes for Project Services & Controls.
• 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.
• 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 and risk register are kept 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 the Company's guidelines and contract requirements.
• Provide advice to the EPC contractor as necessary 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 the Company's project services professionals.

Cost, Schedule, and Controls

• Finalize the cost and schedule estimate confidence package and ensure project risks and issues are properly weighted in.
• Provide cost and schedule information to support decisions by the project team and develop and discuss project periodic cost and schedule reports with IPMT.
• Provide advice on cost and schedule impact of changes, modifications, or alternates by staying 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 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 IPMT on Contract Administration issues and 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.
• Identify opportunities to mentor ADNOC Offshore staff in business activities.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Skills & Competencies

• Engineering, procurement, and construction planning processes and tools.
• Project management techniques.
• Cost and schedule estimation and control.
• Financial reporting and accounting.
• Risk management.
• Contract administration.
• Information management systems.
• Safety and compliance procedures.

Additional Information

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee Share Plan with company matching.
• Long Service Award at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy access to share knowledge and learn about existing and emerging energy systems.