PMC Planning Specialist

Wood is currently recruiting for PMC Planning Specialist role to support our ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. 

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover 
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities 

• Align with Head of Projects in transitioning the current scheduling and planning system from using MS-Projects into using Primavera P6.
• Support the Project Manager on project-related activities on individual projects
• Prepare detailed project schedules as required for all major projects
• Track progress on all major projects through interface with the project manager, operations, engineering and sub-contractors and provide detailed reports on current progress, projected finish on both cost and schedule versus baseline using earned value, percentage complete, s-curves, CPI, SPI indicators, current spend reports etc
• Interface with Customers project managers/expeditors/planners on schedule issues/reports etc as requested by the Project Manager
• Interface with Quality Control to prepare, manage, maintain and report progress on inspection and testing schedules
• Support the Project Management team as required on other project scheduling/project management issues as required.
• Create detailed project schedules with baselines
• Track and update project progress using earned value techniques etc
• Issue project progress reports as required
• Interface with all points of contact on individual projects as required including but not limited to internal resources, customers, vendors and sub-contractors
• Attend project kick off and progress meetings as required
• Visit project sites to meet customers/sub-contractors and to review/monitor/record progress as required
• Develop project schedules for use during the tendering process
• Develop, maintain and report progress on the company’s resource planner including projects and operations
• Develop, maintain and report progress on the company’s inspection and testing schedule as required
• Support the Project Manager on other project issues as required
• Work in accordance with the defined project procedures and instructions issued by the Project Manager
• Be able and willing to cover for other project team members during critical project periods / vacation periods etc.

Qualifications:

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

Expected

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with a focus on project management or scheduling.
• Proven experience in planning and scheduling for oil & gas projects, with a minimum of 5 years in a lead role.
• Proficient in project management software and tools, namely Primavera P6.
• Significant, demonstrable experience of the application of project planning techniques including earned value, cpi, spi, eac, etc
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address schedule-related challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of successfully managing and guiding a team of planning engineers.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to project planning and scheduling in the oil & gas sector.
• Certification in project management or scheduling (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP) is a plus.