Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Control Engineer (PMC) located in various remote project sites across Saudi Arabia.

What we can offer

• Medical Insurance - Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employees own expense.
• 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 program helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• GOSI (Social Insurance) - Payable to KSA employees, social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
• End of Service Gratuity - In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• Examination Leave - Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior exam
• 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.
• Inspire Awards - Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues – those designing the future, upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.
• 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’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones.
• Career Development Champions - Prioritizes structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Review and understand all relevant documentation pertaining to the project controls scope of services
• Specific experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management and cost analysis required
• Experience with directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis required
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to successfully direct and motivate a team inclusive of interacting with client personnel require
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction projects in the Oil & Gas industry required
• Significant experience in project controls, commercial operations, and/or prime contract experience with emphasis on project controls and financial issues required
• Adhere to our corporate cost engineering procedures
• Prepare internal and external cost reports as per the above - mentioned procedures and scope of services
• Liaise with Client personnel as necessary
• Analyze and prepare work - hour and cost forecasts for the projects
• Attend and represent in meetings concerning cost matters
• Identify and analyzing deviations and trends against the budgets. Investigating such deviations with the relevant group and advising Project Manager / Project Controls Manager of issues requiring corrective action
• Review overall project status and forecast with Project Manager / Project Control Manager as required
• Ensure reconciliation on a weekly and monthly basis between project cost reports and Accounting Department cost and billing information
• Maintain awareness and understanding of relevant system operated by other departments

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.

Expected:

• BSc Degree in Engineering subject or equivalent
• Minimum of 15 years cost engineering experience in similar field
• Competent in all MS Office applications
• Good communication skills in English language - written and verbal
• Excellent technical numeracy
• Excellent time management and planning skills