IOTA GROUP

Offshore Project Control Lead

IOTA GROUP  •  Baku, AZ (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

This position is for Absheron project.

  • Interface within ABSHERON offshore entities (SAPL, SPS, technical manager, QA/QC Lead and Installation Manager).
  • Interface with Absheron PCM, HR, IT, Finance and C&P.
  • Interface with TEP Absheron Affiliate and Legal.
  • Project Control & Contract:
  • Ensure Project packages (SURF+SAPL) are efficiently controlled with regards to progress monitoring, equipment delivery, processing and payments of invoices, cost reporting, detailed engineering documentation administration, package reporting, commercial matters all in line with the T&Cs of the contract and instruction from Project PMT, as well as general administration.
  • Promote rigor in rationale (validation and completeness of information before starting work is paramount) and creativity in solutions, but to challenge if the work is not completed to satisfaction.
  • Monitor progress (PRIMAVERA) on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • To follow up delivery of equipment and ensure that relevant interim certificates (when the conditions are met) are duly signed.
  • Control invoices: progress, milestones, reimbursable, VOs, team mission expenses etc., and process them.
  • Prepare and review letters exchanged with Contractors (keep the correspondence register up to date).
  • Log contract execution expenditures and report to PMT.
  • Forecast payments accordingly with Contracts and to prepare Package Budget S-curve, to compare performed vs planned and share report with Offshore Package Manager, in line with SAPL lead and SURF Technical manager.
  • Administrate detailed engineering documentation, transmittal from/to contractors, PMT and affiliate and to monitor COMPANY responses are in line with contract set time frame.
  • Manage general administrative package matters.
  • Liaise with partners and Concessionaire to ensure validation of variation order prior to launch execution (in collaboration with SURF Technical Lead, SAPL Lead, SPS Contract lead and In-Country team) and with support of Contract Engineers.
  • Challenge Contractors variation orders to the benefit of the COMPANY (however in fairness).
  • Close out COMPANY audit reviews.
  • Manage exchange with Project HR with regards to packages manpower plan.
  • Team Management:
  • Coordinate all the activities of the Offshore Project Control team, by informing, supporting, and directing personnel in their roles, responsibilities, and objectives.
  • Promote good relationship between Contractors (SAPL, SPS and SURF) and Offshore Project Control team, with a scheme as integrated as possible.
  • Reporting:

  • Prepare project activities report PMT.
  • Attend Project Package monthly meeting.
  • Report Package Control activities to Offshore Package Manager and to Project Control Manager.
  • Work closely with all other COMPANY team members and Contractor’s counterparts to ensure correct information is transmitted and fully aligned.
  • Comply with the Activities described within the HSE Management System

Qualifications

- Qualifications: Engineering degree or equivalent.

- Professional experience: 15 to 20 years.

- Experience of contract, cost and planning administration/control: 10 to 15 years.

- Experience in management of multicultural team within the international environment.

- Languages: Bi‐lingual or at least very familiar with English and French languages.

- Good communication and good knowledge of negotiations are essential

Additional Information

Place of work (City & country): Baku, Azerbaijan

Working Schedule:Resident 5 days per week

Starting date: ASAP

Duration of the mission: 12 Months

IOTA GROUP

About IOTA GROUP

IOTA Group is a global leader in service delivery, redefining international deployment and local integration with over 40 years of expertise.

Based in Switzerland near Geneva, we operate through a network of subsidiaries, ensuring agility and compliance with both local requirements and global standards.

Our network includes over 100,000 consultants worldwide, offering unparalleled expertise to help clients succeed in cross-border projects.

Committed to excellence, we prioritize integrity and transparency, working as strategic partners to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique demands of each country. By combining local talent with expatriate expertise, we ensure seamless project execution while adhering to strict ethical and legal standards.

With operations in more than 120 countries, we provide comprehensive services, including talent acquisition, workforce deployment, and local integration, all designed to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Our expertise reduces regulatory risks, minimizes disruptions, and guarantees smooth transitions. From payroll compliance and tax management to social security and repatriation, we handle all aspects of employment management with precision.

We also offer end-to-end logistics support, such as travel coordination, accommodation, and administrative processes like visas and work permits.

These services free our clients to focus on their core operations, confident that their workforce management is in expert hands.

With a proven track record across diverse industries, we have become trusted partners to businesses worldwide, transforming challenges into opportunities and fostering long-term success.

At IOTA Group, we don’t just support businesses; we empower them to grow and thrive in an interconnected world.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Mies, CH
Year Founded
1982
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