Projects Controls Lead

Position Title: Project Controls Lead

Location: Qatar - Onshore

Working Schedule

• Hours per day: 10
• Days per week: 6
• Days per month: 26
  
  

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 36 months (with possible extension)

Position Overview

An experienced Project Controls Lead is required to oversee and deliver effective project administration, planning, scheduling, cost control, and reporting activities for a major onshore energy project. The role involves establishing efficient control procedures, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring contractor performance meets project standards and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish project control systems, procedures, and reporting tools to support timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Lead planning, scheduling, cost estimation, change control, and reporting activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate input from engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning to consolidate performance data.
• Monitor and assess contractor and subcontractor controls, ensuring accurate progress tracking and compliance.
• Develop and implement the Project Control Plan and ensure integration with wider business processes and tools.
• Interface with project managers, business managers, and contractors to provide insight into cost and schedule performance.
• Support development of key deliverables including project management reports, forecasts, dashboards, and trends.
• Review and verify contractor invoices, resolve queries, and ensure compliance with internal audit standards.
• Manage change control processes, incorporating impacts into revised budgets and schedules.
• Ensure all project controls deliverables are developed in line with quality and governance requirements.
  
  

Education

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or a related field.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in business-related functions, including 4+ years in the oil & gas sector.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role or managing contractor/subcontractor/vendor activities.
• Strong background in planning, cost control, risk/change management, procurement, contract management, and project reporting.
• Prior experience with EPC contractors, vendors, or operators in the oil and gas industry.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Primavera P6, SAP, data analytics platforms, and dashboard/reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of project controls disciplines and best practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and document control systems knowledge.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.