Project Control Lead

NES Fircroft are looking for a Project Control Lead to join a major operator in the UAE, with missions occasionally to Iraq.

MAIN MISSIONS

• Lead all project control activities for Network Pipelines (NWP), ensuring alignment with project objectives and execution plans.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration of cost, schedule, and risk management activities.
• Provide oversight and guidance on project control tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators and areas of concern.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Promote a strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) culture by ensuring that all project control activities are performed safely and in compliance with the company’s HSE standards.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of project schedules and budgets to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain detailed project control plans, including schedules, cost estimates, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to integrate their schedules and budgets into the overall project framework.
• Prepare regular project performance reports, including progress curves, earned value analysis, and variance reports.
• Facilitate risk management sessions and maintain the project risk register.
• Support the preparation of contractual claims and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate project control policies and procedures.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior project control staff

ACCOUNTABILITIES
 

• Ensure effective integration of cost, schedule, and risk management practices to support project objectives.
• Contribute to the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of NWP components by maintaining robust project controls.
• Provide timely and accurate project control data and analysis to facilitate informed decision-making by stakeholders.
• Identify, mitigate, and report risks associated with schedule or budget deviations to maintain project alignment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
 

• Minimum 10 years in project control roles in Oil and Gas projects
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing cost, schedule, and risk management activities
• Expertise in project control tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost management software.
• Strong analytical skills for schedule and cost variance analysis.
• Knowledge of risk management practices and earned value management techniques.
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

SKILLS

• Ensure effective integration of cost, schedule, and risk management practices to support project objectives.
• Contribute to the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of NWP components by maintaining robust project controls.
• Provide timely and accurate project control data and analysis to facilitate informed decision-making by stakeholders.
• Identify, mitigate, and report risks associated with schedule or budget deviations to maintain project alignment.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.