Project Control Engineer (PMC)

Role Overview

Project Control Engineer (PMC) at Wood PLC, located at various remote project sites across Saudi Arabia.

Role Purpose

Manage and oversee project cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, and cost analysis. Direct planning and scheduling functions while maintaining cost controls, financial oversight, and project documentation in alignment with corporate procedures and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Engineering & Analysis

• Review and understand all relevant documentation pertaining to the project controls scope of services.
• Adhere to corporate cost engineering procedures.
• Prepare internal and external cost reports in accordance with procedures and scope of services.
• Analyze and prepare work-hour and cost forecasts for the projects.
• Identify and analyze deviations and trends against the budgets.
• Investigate deviations with the relevant group and advise Project Manager or Project Controls Manager of issues requiring corrective action.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Review overall project status and forecast with Project Manager or Project Control Manager as required.
• Ensure reconciliation on a weekly and monthly basis between project cost reports and Accounting Department cost and billing information.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of relevant systems operated by other departments.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with Client personnel as necessary.
• Attend and represent in meetings concerning cost matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc Degree in Engineering subject or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years cost engineering experience in similar field.
• Specific experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, and cost analysis.
• Experience with directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction projects in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Significant experience in project controls, commercial operations, and/or prime contract experience with emphasis on project controls and financial issues.

Skills & Competencies

• Competent in all MS Office applications.
• Good communication skills in English language, written and verbal.
• Excellent technical numeracy.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully direct and motivate a team, inclusive of interacting with client personnel.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy; however, age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employee's own expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps support your mental, physical, social, and financial well-being.
• GOSI (Social Insurance): Payable to KSA employees; social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• Examination Leave: Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior to exam.
• Professional Memberships: One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification, and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system with supporting evidence.
• Inspire Awards: Annual awards programme recognizing and celebrating inspirational colleagues—those designing the future, upholding our values, and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognize those who inspire them by nominating them for their hard work, innovation, and tenacity.
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication, and many years' service of our employees at 5-year service milestones.
• Career Development Champions: Prioritizes structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.