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Wood

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree, 15 years of experience (4 in project control), expertise in MS Project/Primavera, advanced Excel skills, and knowledge of contracts, risk management, and earned value techniques.
  • You will coordinate project cost and schedule reporting, monitor milestones and critical paths, manage budgets, produce progress reports, and assist in change management and resource assessment.

Requirements

  • - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)
  • - Minimum of 15 years of progressive industry experience, with at least four (4) years in project control positions.
  • - Advanced Working Knowledge of project planning software such as MS project / Primavera
  • - Advanced Excel skills
  • - Knowledge and appreciation of the core tenets of Contracts Management, Commercial Management and Project Management
  • - Knowledge and application of earned value and other monitoring techniques
  • - Knowledge of risk management processes and techniques
  • - Ability to work well in a team and independently
  • - Ability to build exemplary working relationship with clients with professional service focus
  • - Exceptional organisational skills and able to multi-task
  • - Knowledge and application of earned value and other progress monitoring techniques
  • - Knowledge of risk management processes and techniques

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 figures
  • Monitor cost and schedule impact of achievement / non achievement of project milestones
  • Identification, monitoring and reporting against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager of any potential slippages
  • Reporting of project costs and schedule data
  • Produce weekly and monthly project cost and planning status reports
  • Develop 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 Structure
  • Manage the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvals
  • Responsible 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 applicable
  • Assist Project Accountants and Billing Specialists in the Billing process and any other cost related queries
  • Assists with application of baseline and forecast installation unit rates and norms for estimating quantity change impacts.
  • Supports earned value progress measurement
  • May assist with updates and changes to project quantities and reports on variances to baseline
  • Production and overall maintenance of project S-Curves and Histograms
  • Creation of the projects fully resourced, logic linked Gantt Charts within preferred planning software to the agreed project and programme requirements
  • Perform 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 level
  • Identify slippages, significant float erosion and recommend recovery actions
  • Coordinate development and issue project change orders / variations in accordance with contract / assignment change notifications
  • Ensure local change management process is adhered to
  • Tracking of and input into the change management system
  • Attendance at client progress meetings
  • Input to the preparation of proposal schedules and CTR packs
  • Participate and support cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions
  • Ensure risk is managed and monitored at project level in line with local standards and processes
  • Ensure Project Controls processes and procedures are accurate, up to date and followed
  • Liaise with clients and ensure that projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery in a manner which meets quality, time, and budget specifications

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Project Controls Lead?

The main responsibility of the Project Controls Lead is to act as the focal point with the client and contractor Project Controllers, ensuring accurate reporting of costs and progress while aligning with project reporting requirements.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical or business discipline is required, along with a minimum of 15 years of progressive industry experience, including at least four years in project control positions.

What software proficiency is expected for the Project Controls Lead?

Advanced working knowledge of project planning software such as MS Project or Primavera and advanced Excel skills are expected.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include knowledge of Contracts Management, Commercial Management, and Project Management, as well as earned value techniques, risk management processes, and exceptional organizational skills.

Is attendance at client progress meetings required?

Yes, attendance at client progress meetings is required as part of the project's reporting and coordination duties.

What type of reports will the Project Controls Lead be responsible for producing?

The Project Controls Lead will be responsible for producing weekly and monthly project cost and planning status reports, along with maintaining S-Curves and Histograms.

Does the position require teamwork, or can one work independently?

The position requires the ability to work well both in a team setting and independently.

Will the Project Controls Lead be involved in risk management?

Yes, the Project Controls Lead will ensure that risk is managed and monitored at the project level in line with local standards and processes.

What kind of work environment does Wood promote?

Wood promotes a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer, recognizing the value of diversity in its team.

How is a successful working relationship with clients achieved in this role?

A successful working relationship with clients is achieved by maintaining a professional service focus and effectively managing projects in accordance with quality, time, and budget specifications.

Wood

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1912
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Wood is a global engineering and consulting company that provides services to various industries, including energy, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. They offer a wide range of engineering, project management, and technical consulting services to help clients design, build, and operate their projects. Their ultimate mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of the world by delivering innovative and efficient solutions to complex challenges. Wood's purpose is to create a positive impact by supporting their clients in achieving their goals while minimising environmental impacts and enhancing the well-being of communities they serve. Through their expertise and commitment to excellence, they aim to drive positive change and make a difference in the industries they operate in.

Culture & Values

  • Care

  • Commitment

  • Courage