Lead Project Control Engineer
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Lead Project Control Engineer
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Job Description
Wood has been awarded a major project with ADNOC and, we are looking to hire a Lead Project Control Engineer to be based at our Abu Dhabi Engineering Center.
Job Objective:
Provides comprehensive cost, planning, scheduling and risk assessment support to assignments / project teams and clients, typically on smaller projects without dedicated project control discipline teams.
Sets up and runs all required project controls systems, tools, and interfaces to enable the successful management and reporting of the project costs, schedule and risk on projects and assignments.
Supports the Service Line / Project Manager in the collation, analysis and reporting of project cost, scheduling, and risk data.
A wide ranging and hands on role that interfaces with several key stakeholders across the project. Provides coaching and guidance to less experienced project controllers.
Responsibilities
Act as the focal point with the client and any contractor Project Controllers as appropriate, to ensure costs and progress are reported accurately, ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements and timely and accurate cost and progress reporting.Reporting of planned v’s actual progress figuresMonitor cost and schedule impact of achievement / non achievement of project milestonesIdentification, monitoring and reporting against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager of any potential slippagesReporting of project costs and schedule dataProduce weekly and monthly project cost and planning status reportsDevelop and maintain project Work Breakdown Structure for specific scopes of work.Develop and maintain cost and planning control structures in alignment with project Work Breakdown StructureManage the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvalsResponsible for the 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 applicableAssist Project Accountants and Billing Specialists in the Billing process and any other cost related queriesAssists with application of baseline and forecast installation unit rates and norms for estimating quantity change impacts.Supports earned value progress measurementMay assist with updates and changes to project quantities and reports on variances to baselineProduction and overall maintenance of project S-Curves and HistogramsCreation of the projects fully resourced, logic linked Gantt Charts within preferred planning software to the agreed project and programme requirementsPerform progress updates of the project Gantt charts. Includes executed changes into project schedule.Monitor current and assess future resource needs for the project and programme through analysis of workload at project levelIdentify slippages, significant float erosion and recommend recovery actionsCoordinate development and issue project change orders / variations in accordance with contract / assignment change notificationsEnsure local change management process is adhered toTracking of and input into the change management systemAttendance at client progress meetingsInput to the preparation of proposal schedules and CTR packsParticipate and support cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessionsEnsure risk is managed and monitored at project level in line with local standards and processesEnsure Project Controls processes and procedures are accurate, up to date and followedLiaise with clients and ensure that projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery in a manner which meets quality, time, and budget specifications.
Qualifications
Qualifications:Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)Knowledge, skills, and experience:Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of progressive industry experience, with at least 5 years in project control positions.Advanced Working Knowledge of project planning software such as MS project / PrimaveraAdvanced Excel skillsKnowledge and appreciation of the core tenets of Contracts Management, Commercial Management and Project ManagementKnowledge and application of earned value and other monitoring techniquesKnowledge of risk management processes and techniquesAbility to work well in a team and independentlyAbility to build exemplary working relationship with clients with professional service focusExceptional organisational skills and able to multi-task.”Knowledge and application of earned value and other progress monitoring techniquesKnowledge of risk management processes and techniques
About Us
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. 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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