EOI - Project Control Manager

JOB DESCRIPTIONWood is accepting expressions of interest for a Project Control Manager to join our team in Qatar. Project Control Manager leads the cost; planning, scheduling and risk assessment support to assignments / project teams and clients, typically on projects of moderate size and complexity. Oversees the set up and running of all required project controls systems, tools and interfaces to allow successful management and reporting of the project costs, schedule and risks on projects and specific assignments. Responsible for managing a team of project control resources in support of project delivery excellence The role interfaces with a number of key stakeholders across the project and wider business. Primary focal point for the Project Manager, Client or Project Team for all matters relating to project costs, schedules and risk; and resources requirements. Develops and implements the project control execution plan for projects of moderate size and complexity.RESPONSIBILITIESAct as the focal point with the client and any contractor Project Controllers as appropriate to ensure costs and progress are reported accurately, ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements and ensure timely and accurate cost and progress reportingMonitor overall project / assignment progress status, achievement and non-achievement of major milestones and analyse and forecast performance in relation to planIdentification, monitoring and reporting against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager of any potential slippagesIdentifies and establishes the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of cost, planning, scheduling and risk deliverables and servicesReport project status and KPI to managementDevelops the project Work Breakdown Structure?Manage the implementation of the cost and planning control structures in alignment with the project Work Breakdown StructureManage and oversee the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvalsTimely control and forecasting of budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests are properly assessed and included in the budget and schedules if applicableAccountable for accuracy and timeliness of S-curves and histograms produced by teamAccountable for delivery and ongoing maitenance of the projects fully resourced, logic linked Gantt Charts within preferred planning software to the agreed project and programme requirementsAccountable for providing analysis of current and future resource needs for the project and programme to the Project ManagerManages and oversees the recovery process followig identified slippages or significant float erosionResponsible for timely and accurate development and issuing of project change orders / variations in accordance with contract / assignment change notificationsPromote the project change management system and facilitate assurance activities to ensure the process is adhered toServe as Chair for ongoing internal team and client team Project Controls meetings (Cost, Schedule and Progress).Oversee the preparation of proposal schedules and CTR packsLead cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions both internally and with clientsEnsure risk is managed and monitored at project level in line with local standards and processesEnsure Project Controls processes and procedures are accurate, that the project controls team are familiar with them and comply with their requirementsResponsible for ensuring that projects are managed effectively to ensure delivery in a manner which meets quality, time and budget specificationsAccountable for the accuracy and completeness of all cost, planning and risk deliverables prior to issue to internal or external customerResponsible for ensuring all project specific control tools and systems are set up and functioning adequatelyManage the workload, performance and development of the project controls team. Provides constructive feedback and coaching.Responsible for ensuring project control staff are competent to carry out assigned workReviews contractual obligations and ensures that cost control activities are performed in accordance with the contractual agreements and the Client's requirementsEnsuring that lessons learned are captured and implemented in support of continuous improvementMotivates project control team to meet project aims; promotes communication and teamwork within group and project.QUALIFICATIONSB.S. or equivalent degreeMinimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar positionPre-FEED, FEED experienceTypically requires a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant industry experience, with at least six (6) years in project control positions.Excellent client service focusExceptional organisational skills and able to multi-task""Working knowledge of risk management processes and techniques and experience in facilitating