Position Title: Head of Project Control & Services
Contract Type: Secondment Contract until 31 December 2030
Work Location: Office and Site, Qatar
Work Schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from a recognised university; advanced degree preferred.

• Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution desirable.

• MBA and/or PMP certification advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry with major projects implementation, including at least 8 years as Head or Lead Project Control Engineer within an engineering design consultancy or EPIC contractor.

• Hands-on experience with planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, P6 Analytics, Primavera Risk Analysis, MS Project, MS Office, and SAP.

• Proven track record in applying industry best practices and company systems, processes, and standards.

• Experience supporting development of project execution strategies, engineering and project management processes, and execution plans.

• Familiarity with engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and start-up activities for offshore Oil & Gas major projects.

• Strong management, communication, conflict resolution, and presentation skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Services functions throughout all project stages including schedule review, delay and risk analysis, cost and budget forecasting, management of change, procurement, expediting, materials management, invoicing, documentation, and reporting.

• Coordinate development and implementation of project control procedures including planning, scheduling, progress reporting, and measurement systems.

• Produce deviation reports and recommend corrective actions to Project Manager and Offshore Major Projects Manager.

• Guide development and maintenance of key project control documents such as Contracts Log, Change Order Register, Trend Register, Cost Report, Project Master Schedule, and Risk Register.

• Manage all commercial activities related to the EPIC contract and associated non-EPIC contracts or service providers.

• Oversee assessment, negotiation, and settlement recommendations for significant change orders and contract amendments in collaboration with project leadership.

• Manage cost engineering, budget control, cost estimation, monitoring, and forecasting ensuring stakeholder alignment.

• Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely processing of project accounting, budget, and invoice payments.

• Support tendering activities for additional contracts and contractors, including bid evaluation and award processes.

• Review and recommend acceptance of EPIC contractor planning packages and progress measurement methods to ensure alignment with project requirements.

• Support development and implementation of project HSE and QA/QC processes in coordination with relevant teams and stakeholders.

• Manage contract claims and insurance processes alongside Finance Department.

• Maintain communication and coordination with project management teams to ensure alignment across budget, legal, IT, training, resource, and document control services.

• Oversee project resource deployment and recruitment in collaboration with HR and other departments to meet staffing needs.

• Participate in project closeout activities including asset capitalisation and identifying opportunities for cost and time savings, complexity reduction, and lessons learned incorporation.

• Interface with ICT department to ensure timely processing of IT, IM, and SAP-related activities and equipment availability.

• Support local talent development by ensuring training and development opportunities for national employees in line with project goals.