Requirements
Requires a minimum of 17+ years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction planning processes, planning tools, and project management techniques is essential. Experience with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams and working in the Middle East is strongly preferred.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry
Oil & Gas / Energy
The role
This is an exciting 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.
Our clients and projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
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. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
What we can offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the energy sector
Commitment to diversity and inclusion: we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are 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 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
Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Energy Transition Academy: join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
The key objectives for this role are
Developing detailed schedules, plans, and workflows to guide project execution
Monitoring budgets, forecasting costs, and ensuring financial control throughout the project lifecycle
Assessing project milestones and performance against schedules and budgets
Identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Coordinating with stakeholders to align project objectives and maintain transparency
Generating timely and accurate progress reports for stakeholders and management
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
Will assume sole responsibility for project planning and scheduling / project controls of engineering and construction projects
Responsible for the development, maintenance of, and reporting against detailed project plans
Ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet client’s schedule requirements / priorities
Ensure that all work is performed without compromise to quality and in line with the company’s procedures
Maintain high standard of safety at all times
Develop a suitable work breakdown structure covering the project requirements / scope of works
Develop, baseline, update, and maintain detailed project schedules for various phases of project execution including but not limited to design development (main responsibility), construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
Coordinate with client representatives, team members, contractors, subcontractors while developing project schedules to take into account all project requirements
Organize workshops to present and review project schedules with all the concerned stakeholders to take their buy-in before baselining the schedules
Develop and agree with the client progress measurement and reporting requirements
Review schedules prepared by the contractors / subcontractors (wherever required) to confirm alignment with the overall master plan
Periodically update the schedule with progress attained during the period
Coordinate with team members / contractors / subcontractors to prepare schedule forecasts
Identify / highlight any emerging issues pertaining to schedule slippages and work with project manager / team to develop recovery plans
Analyse impact of proposed changes to project scope / requirements and re-baseline the schedules to incorporate approved changes
Prepare weekly, fortnightly and monthly progress reports / progress curves and distribute them to the concerned stakeholders
Attend progress review meetings with project manager / client / contractors
Verify physical progress as claimed by contractor / subcontractors
Coordinate with the procurement / supply chain manager regarding procurement status of long lead equipment / bulks and update the schedules accordingly
Provide forecasts for project completion with anticipated man-hours to facilitate the cost forecasting process
Skills and qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
Minimum of 17+ years’ relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction planning processes, planning tools, 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
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
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.
About the Company
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
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