Lead Project Control

Job Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Project Control professional with a proven track record in robust cost and schedule management, ideally from a cost control background, to manage a high-value portfolio of projects for a high-profile client. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business has a legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies worldwide. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation. We are a market leader in providing integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream sectors, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, decarbonisation, and electrification markets. We pride ourselves on steady and predictable delivery, with an exciting growth trajectory. Energy security, transition, and supply are more important than ever. Our teams are at the forefront of transformative projects delivering sustainable power for future generations and bringing low-carbon concepts to reality. What We Can Offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients in the energy sector. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We actively promote diversity across our business. Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews. Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care. Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance with Life Assurance coverage. End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law. The Employee Share Plan allowing you to purchase Wood shares with company matching. Long Service Award recognizing loyalty and dedication at milestones of 5 years. Support for continued professional development tailored to individual needs. Global connections with industry experts shaping standards. Energy Transition Academy for sharing knowledge and exposure to emerging energy systems. The Key Objectives For This Role Are Provide comprehensive cost, planning, scheduling, and risk assessment support to project teams and clients, especially on smaller projects without dedicated control teams. Set up and manage project controls systems and tools for effective management and reporting. Assist in collating, analyzing, and reporting project cost, schedule, and risk data. Engage with stakeholders across projects, offering coaching and guidance to less experienced controllers. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Act as the primary contact with clients and contractor Project Controllers to ensure accurate and timely reporting of costs and progress. Report on planned versus actual progress and monitor the impact of milestones on costs and schedules. Identify, monitor, and report on project critical paths, providing early warnings for potential delays. Produce regular project cost and planning reports. Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures and control structures aligned with project scopes. Manage project budgets, change requests, and forecasts, ensuring proper impact assessments. Support billing processes and cost-related queries. Assist with project quantity updates, variance reports, and risk management activities. Create and update project schedules, including Gantt charts, and monitor resource needs. Identify slippages, recommend recovery actions, and manage change orders and variations. Participate in client meetings, proposal schedule preparation, and risk workshops. Ensure adherence to project controls processes and standards, liaising with clients to meet quality, time, and budget expectations. Qualifications Skills and Qualifications Minimum of 15 years of industry experience, with at least 4 years in project control roles. Proficiency in project planning software such as MS Project and Primavera. Advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of Contracts Management, Commercial Management, and Project Management principles. Experience with earned value and progress monitoring techniques. Understanding of risk management processes. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability. About Us Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, providing solutions in energy and materials markets across 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr