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Job Objective
The Head of Project Controls provides strategic leadership, governance, and functional management of the Project Controls function across the assigned Business Grouping. The role is responsible for establishing the functional strategy, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, developing organizational capability, driving continuous improvement, and enabling consistent project delivery excellence.
Responsibilities
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary Project Controls focal point for the client and contractor Project Controls teams.
Ensure alignment with client reporting requirements.
Deliver timely, accurate, and consistent cost and progress reporting.
Establish and maintain effective communication interfaces for cost, planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
Chair regular internal and client Project Controls meetings covering:
Cost
Schedule
Progress
Report overall project status and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to management.
Project Planning & Scheduling
Develop the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Lead the implementation of planning and cost control structures aligned to the WBS.
Ensure delivery and ongoing maintenance of:
Fully resourced schedules
Logic-linked Gantt charts
Preferred planning software requirements
Monitor project progress against the approved baseline.
Track achievement of major milestones and analyze deviations.
Identify, monitor, and report on the project critical path.
Provide early warning of schedule slippages or float erosion.
Lead schedule recovery planning following delays.
Oversee preparation of:
Execution schedules
CTR (Cost Time Resource) packages.
Cost Management
Oversee project work approval processes, ensuring:
Correct cost code allocation
Initial budget setup
Required approvals
Manage project budgets through:
Cost monitoring
Forecasting
Budget control
Ensure all approved changes are reflected in project budgets and schedules.
Review contractual obligations to ensure cost control activities comply with:
Client requirements
Contract conditions
Incorporate subcontractor performance impacts into overall project cost reporting.
Progress Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor overall project performance against approved plans.
Analyze current performance and forecast future outcomes.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of:
Cost
Progress
Schedule
Forecasts
KPIs
Accountable for the accuracy and timely issuance of:
S-Curves
Resource histograms
Project dashboards
Performance reports
Change Management
Manage the project change management process.
Ensure timely preparation and issuance of:
Change orders
Variations
Contract change notifications
Assess the impact of all change requests on:
Budget
Schedule
Resources
Promote compliance with the Project Change Management System.
Facilitate change management assurance activities.
Risk Management
Lead cost and schedule risk analysis workshops with both project teams and clients.
Ensure project risks are:
Identified
Assessed
Monitored
Reported
Ensure risk management aligns with company standards and project procedures.
Governance & Project Controls Assurance
Ensure Project Controls processes and procedures are:
Established
Maintained
Understood by the project team
Consistently applied
Ensure all project-specific Project Controls systems and tools are fully implemented and functioning effectively.
Review and approve all cost, planning, scheduling, and risk deliverables before issue.
Ensure project execution meets:
Quality requirements
Schedule commitments
Budget objectives
Resource Planning
Provide analysis of current and future project resource requirements.
Advise the Project Manager on workforce planning and resource optimization.
Ensure project schedules remain fully resource-loaded and accurately reflect project execution requirements.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, manage, and develop the Project Controls team.
Allocate workload effectively across team members.
Monitor team performance and provide:
Coaching
Mentoring
Constructive feedback
Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes communication, teamwork, and high performance.
Motivate the team to achieve project objectives.
Continuous Improvement
Capture and document lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
Implement improvement initiatives to enhance Project Controls processes, systems, and delivery performance.
Promote best practices and continuous improvement across the Project Controls function.
Qualifications
Qualifications
The successful candidate should possess:
Minimum ISCED Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience.
ISCED Level 7 (Master's Degree) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Technical Expertise
Advanced expertise across all Project Controls disciplines, including:
Planning & Scheduling
Cost Control
Estimating
Change Control
Risk Analysis
Extensive industry experience in Project Controls leadership.
Strong experience managing multidisciplinary Project Controls teams.
Project Management
Excellent understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies.
Comprehensive knowledge of Project Controls processes and best practices.
Experience supporting engineering and construction projects.
Systems & Technology
Proficient in both manual and computerized Project Controls systems and business applications.
Experience implementing and optimizing Project Controls digital tools.
Leadership
Proven ability to:
Drive organizational performance
Influence change
Lead transformation initiatives
Deliver business improvements
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strategic Leadership
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate long-term objectives into practical execution plans.
Collaboration
Collaborative leadership style.
Culturally aware and inclusive.
Values diversity and fosters teamwork.
Communication & Influence
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence, inspire, and drive behavioural change across all organizational levels.
Problem Solving
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Applies sound professional judgement to resolve complex issues.
Coaching & Development
Skilled coach and mentor.
Provides constructive developmental feedback to build capability across the Project Controls function.
Values & Behaviours
Demonstrates and promotes Wood's Vision, Values, and Behaviours through leadership and decision-making.
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