Project Controls Lead

Project Controls Lead

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Wood is recruiting for a Project Controls Lead to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.

Responsibilities

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.Wood is recruiting for a Project Controls Lead to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Engineering The roleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Controls Lead to join our Iraq Operations Business. This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAEOur Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region  What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 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 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 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’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones Key Accountabilities & 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 ensure timely and accurate cost and progress reportingMonitor overall project / assignment progress status, achievement and non-achievement of major milestones and analyse performance in relation to planResponsible for identification, monitoring and reporting against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager of any potential slippagesEffectively manage the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of cost, planning, scheduling and risk deliverables and servicesReport project status and KPI to managementProduce weekly and monthly project cost and planning status reportsImplement the project Work Breakdown Structure for specific scopes of workImplement the cost and planning control structures in alignment with the project Work Breakdown StructureLead the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvalsTimely 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 applicableEnsures Project Accountants and Billing Specialists receive support required from the teamMonitors, records and/or evaluates progress for subcontractorsSupports with quantifying subcontractor scopes of work for request for quotationsProduction 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 requirementsMonitor current and forecast future resource needs for the project and programme through analysis of workload at project levelIdentify slippages, significant float erosion and lead the recovery processResponsible for overall development and issuance of project change orders / variations in accordance with contract / assignment change notificationsAdvocate and promote the project change management system ensuring process is adhered toAttendance at client progress meetings when requiredFacilitate the preparation of proposal schedules and CTR packs Lead cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions both internally and with clientsEnsure 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 specificationsEnsure accuracy and completeness of all cost, planning and risk deliverables prior to issue to internal or external customerEnsure all project specific tools and systems are set up and functioning adequatelyDelegate and manage the work of the subordinate Project Controls team as requiredSupport staff performance and competency reviews

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:B.S. or equivalent degreeMinimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar positionPre-FEED, FEED experienceKnowledge, skills, and experience:Typically requires a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant industry experience, with at least six (6) years in project control positions. Knowledge and Appreciation of the core principles of Contracts Management, Commercial Management and Project ManagementWorking knowledge and application of earned value and other monitoring techniquesExcellent client service focusExceptional organisational skills and able to multi-task”Working knowledge of risk management processes and techniques and experience in facilitating Risk workshops with project / assignment teamsAdvanced Working Knowledge of relevant software tools such as Microsoft Project and PrimaveraPre-FEED, FEED experience

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.