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).
