Project Controls Department Lead
Wood PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently seeking an experienced Project Controls Department Lead. As the Project Controls Department Lead, you will be responsible for leading a small project controls group. This group is tasked with independently applying project controls and systems necessary to effectively analyze and pro-actively manage, control, and report on cost for concurrent capital projects located at a chemical manufacturing plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the capital projects team to understand, at a high level, the project control needs of the site.
• Lead the existing project controls team in establishing a strong and well thought out approach to capital project controls including the standardization of systems and tools.
• Integrate cost reporting with the company's accounting and management information systems to facilitate meeting company performance and financial goals.
• Work with Project Managers to establish WBS, set up project controls, schedule, change management and progress reporting for each project.
• Assist Project Managers with the development and upkeep of project schedules.
• Monitor cost of engineering, equipment, subcontractors, and travel against established budgets.
• Identify and understand the basis of established budgets derived from the original work scope.
• Be aware of and assist with capital project procurement activities.
• Prepare presentation materials and participates in Project Management meetings.
• Prepare/review cost reports with explanation of variances and root causes.
• Forecast costs for current and/or future analysis and flags early warnings for corrective action.
• Process and tracks budget transfers and change orders.
• Prepare job end cost reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Engineering, Business Administration or similar preferred.
• 10+ years' relevant experience in capital projects or construction supporting the chemicals, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries.
• Experience leading a project controls group
• Advanced knowledge of estimating, cost control, scheduling, and project management software and techniques.
• Understanding of the Project Management process and technical knowledge of the engineering work involved.
• Solid understanding of internal factors which affect project estimates, costs, and schedules.
• Experience providing project cost, risk analysis, cash flow status and forecasts for projects.
• Ability to analyze and perform variance analysis between actual and budgeted costs.
• Demonstrated ability to consolidate and analyze information from various sources.
• Proficiency with MS Office (primary focus on Excel and advanced knowledge of formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting and creating graphs).
• Exceptional organization & project planning skills.
• Knowledge of purchase orders and the ability to review them for accuracy and alignment.
• Understanding of billing types, how rates are built up, earned value is and how it's calculated.
• Experience reviewing invoices, understanding project costs and how to determine and recommend ways to maintain budget.
• Experience with SAP a plus.
• Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities.

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