Wood is currently looking for a Project Controls Lead to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE to focal point Project Control Services for Middle East & Africa.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Act as the focal point with the project team and client, to ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements for timely and accurate cost and progress reporting
Reporting of project costs, progress and schedule data using earned value management method; production and overall maintenance of project S-curves and histograms
Monitor project progress status, achievement and non-achievement of major milestones and analyze performance in relation to the plan
Identification, monitoring and reporting project status against the baseline plan to provide early warning to project management of any current and potential schedule slippages, and recommending recovery actions
Effectively manage the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of cost, planning, scheduling and risk deliverables and services
Report overall weekly and/or monthly project status and KPI to management
Implement project Work Breakdown Structure for specific scopes, and lead the project planning process
Implement the cost and planning control structures in alignment with the project Work Breakdown Structure
Lead the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvals
Timely control and forecasting of budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests is properly assessed and included in the budget and schedules if applicable
Ensure Project Accountants and Billing Specialists receive support required from Project Controls team
Support with quantifying subcontractor scopes of work for request for quotations
Creation of the projects fully resourced, logic linked Gantt Charts within preferred planning software to the agreed project and program requirements
Monitor current and forecast future resource needs for the project and program through analysis of workload at project level
Responsible for overall development and issuance of project change orders / variations in accordance with contract / assignment change notifications
Advocate and promote the project change management system ensuring process is adhered to the company standards and procedures
Facilitate the preparation of proposal schedules and CTR packs
Lead cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions both internally and with clients
Ensure risk is managed and monitored at project level in line with the company standards and processes
Ensure Project Controls processes and procedures are accurate, up to date and followed on the projects
Liaise with clients and ensure that projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery in a manner which meets quality, time, and budget specifications
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all cost, planning and risk deliverables prior to issue to internal or external customer
Ensure all Project Controls specific tools and systems are set up and functioning adequately
Support Staff performance and competency reviews
Skills / Qualifications:
Qualifications and Personal Attributes:
A bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)
Minimum ten (10) years of progressive Project Controls experience in Oil, Gas and Chemical industry
Advanced working Knowledge of project planning software such as Primavera and NetPoint
Knowledge and appreciation of the core principles of Contracts Management, Commercial Management and Project Management
Knowledge and application of earned value and other progress monitoring techniques
Knowledge of risk management processes and techniques
Ability to build exemplary working relationship with project teams and clients with professional service focus
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Effective organization and planning skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Uses initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
Commitment to continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Company Overview:
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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