JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Control Manager with a proven track record in robust cost and schedule management, ideally coming from a cost control background, to take on 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 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 decarbonisation 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 organisation 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.

The key objectives for this role are:

• Provides comprehensive cost, planning, scheduling and risk assessment support to assignments / project teams and clients, typically on smaller projects without dedicated project control discipline teams. Sets up and runs all required project controls systems, tools, and interfaces to enable the successful management and reporting of the project costs, schedule and risk on projects and assignments.
• Supports the Service Line / Project Manager in the collation, analysis and reporting of project cost, scheduling, and risk data.
• A wide ranging and hands on role that interfaces with several key stakeholders across the project. Provides coaching and guidance to less experienced project controllers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and manage detailed construction schedules using tools like Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with baseline timelines.
• Monitor and report site progress, identifying delays and recommending recovery actions to maintain project milestones.
• Lead cost control activities at the site level, including tracking budgets, validating expenditures, and flagging potential overruns.
• Evaluate and document scope changes, integrating them into revised cost and schedule forecasts.
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to assess performance and support data-driven reporting.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly performance dashboards, including KPIs, cost variances, and productivity indices.
• Coordinate closely with construction and engineering teams to validate progress reports and resolve planning discrepancies on-site.
• Act as the central point of contact for project control activities at site level, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying and managing site-specific risks impacting cost and schedule, contributing to mitigation planning.
• Ensure compliance with company project controls procedures and governance standards through regular internal checks.
• Supervise and mentor site-based project controls personnel, including planners, cost engineers, and document controllers.
• Support audits and management reviews by ensuring readiness and availability of site-based cost and schedule documentation.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; a master's degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in project controls, with at least 10 years in a managerial role overseeing large-scale, site-based projects.
• Extensive expertise in cost control, planning and scheduling, progress measurement, and earned value management across EPC and multidisciplinary industrial projects.
• Proven track record of leading project control teams on complex construction sites in the oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in project control tools and software, including Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based cost control systems.
• In-depth understanding of contract administration, procurement workflows, budgeting, and change management processes.
• Familiarity with international project standards (e.g., AACE, PMI, FIDIC) and corporate governance requirements.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams under high-pressure environments.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills for coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and executive management.
• Certifications such as PMP, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) are highly preferred.

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.