Job Description

This role is to assists in the provision of basic cost, planning, scheduling and risk assessment support to Wood assignments / project teams and clients, typically on smaller projects without dedicated project control discipline teams.

Under close supervision and with support and guidance, runs a limited range of project controls systems and tools to enable the successful management and reporting of the project costs, schedule and risk on projects and specific assignments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in reporting of planned v\xe2\x80\x99s actual progress figures

Support the collection of weekly progress figures from the project team and any 3rd party contractors

Assist with reporting against the project critical path

Assist with reporting of project costs and schedule data

Assist with weekly and monthly project cost and planning status reports

Review and be familiar with the Project Work Breakdown Structure for specific scopes of work

Study and understand all relevant documents pertaining to the preparation of plans and schedules

Support the monitoring of cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of the project / assignment

Liaise with Project Accounting and time-capture functions and third parties as required to ensure accurate and timely capture of costs and ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with approved project/assignment WBS

Work closely and assist Project Accountants and Billing Specialists in the Billing process and any other cost related queries

May assist with quantity surveying on the project, utilizing controlled engineering documentation and/or models (may be discipline oriented)

Assist the maintenance of project S-Curves and Histograms. Gathers progress updates on activities and deliverables from stakeholders.

Perform progress updates of the project Gantt charts

Follow change management process

Attendance at client progress meetings (as required)Assist with the preparation of proposal schedules and CTR packs

Attend cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions

Be familiar with and comply with Project Controls processes and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)

Knowledge, skills and experience:
Entry level role, incumbents will typically have less than 2 years experience in project control

Basic understanding of project management principles and techniques

Basic understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management

Good skills in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word

Personal Attributes

Demonstrates commitment to Wood Values, Visions & Behaviors

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Effective organization & planning skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast paced environment

Good communication skills both written and oral

Uses initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving

Commitment to continuous improvement
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.