JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is actively seeking Expressions of Interest for Senior Project Controller role to support future growth in our expanding business.

The projects team focusing on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.

This is a long-term assignment based in Qatar.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Project Controller will be responsible for:

Provides cost, planning, scheduling and risk assessment support to Wood assignments / project teams and
clients, typically on smaller projects without dedicated project control discipline teams
Runs all required project controls systems and tools to enable the successful management and reporting of
the project costs, schedule and risk on projects and specific assignments.
One of the project / assignment focal points for all matters relating to project costs, schedules, and risk.

Typical responsibilities

• Liaise with the client and any contractor Project Controllers as appropriate, to ensure alignment
with the project reporting requirements and ensure timely and accurate cost and progress reporting
• Reporting of planned and actual progress figures
• Facilitate the collection of weekly progress figures from the project team and any 3rd party contractors
• 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
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Project Work Breakdown Structure for specific scopes of work
• Study and understand all relevant documents pertaining to the preparation of plans and schedule
• Monitor the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvals
• Monitor and control cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of the project / assignment
• Identify slippages, significant float erosion and raise to more senior team members with suggestions for recover actions
• Tracking of and input into the change management system

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in:

Onshore Oil and Gas
Offshore Oil and Gas

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• 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
• Life Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
• End of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years' service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

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.

Experience:

• Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of progressive industry experience, with at least 4 years in project control positions.
• Experience of project planning software (MS Project / Primavera)
• Excellent Excel skills
• Knowledge and application of earned value and other progress monitoring techniques
• Knowledge of risk management processes and techniques
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Strong communication skills - both written and oral
• Excellent customer service focus
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills

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.