Project Control Manager

Job Description

Fancy stepping into our Project Control Manager role?

Here at Wood, we're not just growing; we're evolving to match the rhythm of a dynamic world. In your role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our services are not only delivered with precision but also that every ounce of value we generate is captured and celebrated through fair compensation from our clients.

We are on the hunt for seasoned professionals to join our vibrant Norwegian team. If you're ready to steer projects with the finesse of a maestro, then we've got the perfect seat for you in our orchestra. Join Wood, where your expertise will not only be valued but will play a pivotal role in our symphony of success.

Responsibilities

• Help the Project Manager and team with contracts and commercial issues, making sure we follow both the contract and company rules
• Either by yourself or through reportees in the project, handle all aspects of project control like costs, planning, risks, and estimates
• Keep a tight grip on changes, ensuring variation requests are handled correctly and logged
• Deal with all commercial challenges in the project, including disputes with clients and suppliers
• Reporting to the client and to management
  
  

Work Tasks

• Drive project growth and lead change management
• Keep the project plan up-to-date and high-quality
• Manage the project's money - budget, costs, and cash flow
• Watch project trends, analyze them, and push for improvements
• Keep performance metrics on track
• Ensure reports have the right info at the right time
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience and good understanding and overview of all tasks to be performed
  
  

Personal attributes

• Be proactive, methodical and take the lead where necessary
• Excellent communication skills, written, oral, and presentation, ability to engage with key stakeholders
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage others
• Ability to prioritize key tasks and solve problems for the team
  
  

With us you get

• Flexible working hours: Enjoy a good work-life balance with flexible hours
• Personal development: The opportunity to grow with the support of a professionally strong team
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance and pension schemes, including AFP
  
  

About Wood

Wood is a global supplier of project, engineering and technical services to the energy and industrial market and has operations in more than 60 countries and a total of 35,000 employees worldwide. We are a multidisciplinary company with expertise covering all phases of a project lifecycle from early phase to completion, including procurement and project management. Wood in Norway is headquartered in Sandefjord, but we also have offices in Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen and Herøya and employ around 800 people.

Wood performs engineering of new construction and modification projects onshore, offshore and subsea, both within the oil and gas sector, process industry, but also for floating units, fixed installations and ships. In addition, we supply modifications, repairs and operational support for installations in operation.

We take on various projects, from engineering to full EPCIC deliveries which also include project management, procurement, construction, installation, hook-up and start-up/ commissioning.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.