Job Description

Lead Project Control Engineer – PMC (oil & gas)

Position reports to: Projects Control Manager

PURPOSE:

To support the project control activities of various projects utilising the Client’s project control systems and contractors requirement in the set-up and execution phases of the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is responsible for establishing all projects Planning, cost controls, auditing controls and assurance processes including auditing to contractors and subcontractors.

• Is responsible for the Projects commercial and contractual management, HR, Admin, Finance, Accounting and Invoicing management.

• Must have a proven track record of the initiation of meaningful project controls in a multi-project(s) environment and with demonstrable skills in the management of project time, cost & estimation, managing all Contract related matters.

• Provide specialist project control services for the support of the Client’s project control system.

• Liaise with project teams to ensure the correct utilization of the project control system based on project specific requirements and corporate guidelines.

• Take ownership of the Project control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed.

• Prepare Project Planning Dossier including Project Control Procedure, Project Baseline Schedule, Deliverable Register, S Curve and Histogram.

– Monitor the Project based on Baseline and submit both Internal and External reports on time.

– Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts for both schedule and cost.

– Actively participate in Project Management of Changes.

– Liaise to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices.

– Coordinate and manage sub contracts.

– Implement financial controls including controlling authorizations of expenditure and cash flow

projections.

• Provide specialist project control services for the support of the Company’s project control system

• Assist the Business Systems Group in the rollout of the project control system including initial configuration and contribution to training activities

• Liaise with project teams to ensure the correct utilisation of the project control system based on project specific requirements and corporate guidelines

• Review and develop data interfaces for third party project systems, as required

• Prepare and control Inter Entity Work Orders

• Safety – Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the Business Systems Customer sector Group. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.

• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the Business Systems Customer Sector Group

• Undertake project roles, as required, to include:

− Take ownership of the planning and cost control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed

− Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts and analyse project schedule and costs

− Supervise any supporting roles in the project schedule and cost control area

− Supervise and participate in cost risk assessment and schedule risk in PertMaster

− Liaise with clients to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices.

− Preparation of project invoices in conjunction with the Accounts Department

− Liaise with Client for reporting purposes

− Preparation of monthly reports for the project. Also prepare other schedule and financial analysis as required on an adhoc basis

− Implement financial controls including controlling authorisations of expenditure and cash flow projections

− Preparation of budgets in conjunction with client and other team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B. Sc. Engineering

• Minimum 10 years total experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role

• Must have proven track record of the initiation of meaningful project controls in a multi project environment and with demonstrable skills in management of project time and cost

LOCATION: Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

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