Project Controls Lead

Job Purpose

Lead the execution of project controls functions for assigned projects, ensuring accurate monitoring, reporting, and management of cost, schedule, and performance data. The role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of project and contractor performance data, providing insights for effective decision-making, and mitigating risks to achieve company objectives and satisfy stakeholder and shareholder needs.

Job Context

This role involves understanding key project drivers, establishing clear roles and responsibilities, developing communication protocols, and implementing project procedures for reporting, cost control, and planning/scheduling. A significant aspect is identifying potential disputes and claims arising from project design and construction, and influencing stakeholders across the organization to ensure project delivery within agreed timelines.

Major Challenges

• Conducting detailed assessments of project controls, cost, schedule, and recovery/rectification plans under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with EPC Contractor Project Controls personnel throughout project execution to ensure the company receives timely and optimal information for decision-making.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or Engineering is required.

Knowledge and Experience

Requires a minimum of 8 years of experience across various project functions, including project management, engineering, construction, and procurement, specifically within the Oil & Gas Industry. This includes at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity, potentially including acting roles or oversight of contractor, subcontractor, service, or vendor personnel.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Experience working with Oil & Gas companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, or service providers in the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency in project business-related functions such as planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, claim management, risk management, change management, procurement, pre- and post-award contract management, actionable reporting, support services, and lessons learned.
• Expert-level competence in the candidate's specific business discipline.
• Familiarity with international standards, best practices, and methodologies relevant to business disciplines.
• Understanding of relevant business processes and procedures.
• Experience applying risk assessment approaches in decision-making.
• Strong command of relevant software and computer skills, including dashboards, data analytics, and SAP.
• Experience supporting large-scale integrated operating and executing organizations, such as Operations, Projects, and Subsurface departments.