Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Project Controls Manager in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Project Control Manager with a proven track record in ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives or 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 services 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

Responsibilities

Business Services

Establish, implement and ensure compliance with procedures and processes for Project Services & Controls.
Proactively leads and directs the work of the IPMT Business Team.
Directs all project activities related to the preparation of the annual Business Plan and related budget in coordination with Project Support Manager .
Serve as the focal point for general project assessments, evaluation and performance including ADNOC Offshore reviews and Independent Project Reviews by shareholders and other agencies (e.g. IPA). Directs the preparation of management and project reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and presentations in coordination with Business Planning & Management Reporting Team lead.
Maintain close liaison with appropriate members of the project management team (Engineering, Construction, Quality, SHE&S).
Guide the development and implementation of project procedures and systems related to contracts, project controls, procurement, information management and financial reporting/accounting.
Conduct briefing sessions for project team members with respect to project services requirements and processes with special focus on Safety.
Lead the risk management process for the team and ensure that the project issues / risk register up to date.

EPC contractor

Ensure that the EPC contractor's activities with respect to project cost, schedule, contract, procurement, and information management are being managed per Company's guidelines and contract requirements, and provide advice as necessary to make certain ADNOC Offshore's and the Project's objectives are achieved.
Ensure that the EPC contractor's organization is fully aware of, and accepts, the guidance offered by Company's project services professionals.

Cost, schedule, and controls

Finalize the cost and schedule estimate confidence package. Ensures project risks / issues are properly weighted in.
Provide pointed cost and schedule information to support decisions by the project team; develop and discuss project periodic cost and schedule reports with IPMT.
Provide advice on cost and schedule impact of changes, modifications or alternates by keeping abreast of engineering, procurement and construction activities.
Monitors and coordinates reporting of cost and schedule impact of changes. And ensures the accounting systems are in line with audit requirements.
Directs and monitors all financial reporting for the project including accrual reports, cash calls and the reconciliation of ADNOC Offshore systems with project reporting. Directs and monitors all accounting activities including invoicing review and approvals.
Directs the preparation of the Fixed Asset Registers for the project scope.

Contract and procurement

Directs the preparation of all related tender and procurement activities and manages the respective tender evaluations through to award.
Provides support to the Project manager and the IPMT on Contract Administration issues/matters.
Leads the implementation of the ExxonMobil Master Technical Agreement work order process for Project team.
Coordinates all ExxonMobil work request activities.
Secure other than EPC contracts required to support project execution and commissioning.

Organization and staffing

Directs the development of the IPMT organizational plan and related staffing.
Oversees and coordinates all IPMT administrative staff and office support activities
Look for opportunities to mentor ADNOC Offshore staffs in business activities.

Organization and staffing

Directs the development of the IPMT organizational plan and related staffing.
Oversees and coordinates all IPMT administrative staff and office support activities
Look for opportunities to mentor ADNOC Offshore staffs in business activities.

Qualifications

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 20 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
Worldwide experience with Contractors and Vendors, in particular those involved in the construction of modules and onshore facilities