Project Controls Manager

About the Role

Wood is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their project team in Doha, Qatar. This is a long-term position focused on overseeing and coordinating project control activities within the onshore oil and gas sector, particularly brownfield projects. The role involves leadership of a multidisciplinary team including Project Cost Engineer, Project Planner/Scheduler, Document Controller, and Project Estimator, ensuring high quality, timely, and accurate outcomes aligned with portfolio delivery goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and maintain comprehensive Project Controls Plans for contract compliance and define control processes for team awareness.
• Develop and execute the project controls strategy, covering cost control, scheduling, cost estimating, risk management, and reporting.
• Manage preparation and verification of project and client reports as well as monthly invoice processes related to Qatar Shell GTL and work-share offices.
• Establish and maintain project systems for man-hour tracking, cost control, planning, and cost estimation ensuring alignment and benchmarking.
• Lead the contract Management of Change (MOC) and risk management processes, including contingency measures.
• Support client assurance and verification activities as requested.
• Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking and competitiveness assessment of projects.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 7 years in leadership roles managing project services teams.
• At least 10 years involved in brownfield oil and gas project delivery with 5 years specifically as a Umbrella Contract Project Services Lead.
• Proven expertise in cost control, estimating, project scheduling, portfolio management, resource handling in multidiscipline teams, and risk/alignment management.
• Membership in project services-related professional bodies is preferred.

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and operations serving energy and material sectors worldwide, employing 33,000 people in nearly 50 countries. The company is committed to safety, predictable project outcomes, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Diversity and Inclusion

Wood values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds without discrimination on various personal and demographic attributes as defined by relevant laws.

Benefits and Perks

• Engagement in meaningful projects across oil and gas and emerging energy industries.
• Competitive remuneration with periodic salary reviews aligned with market standards.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing.
• Support for one professional membership or certification annually relevant to the role.
• Global networking opportunities with industry experts.