Project Control Lead

Clinton Oilfield Limited - Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Control Lead

Location: Rivers

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Project Control Lead to support the planning, monitoring, and performance management of upstream oil and gas projects. This hybrid consultancy role is critical for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget as we drive toward First Oil delivery from appraised fields. You will provide leadership across all project controls disciplines, including planning, cost control, risk management, and performance reporting, collaborating closely with project managers, engineering teams, and contractors. Key Accountabilities Lead the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules and control systems. Establish project control procedures, performance measurement baselines, and reporting frameworks. Monitor project progress, costs, and resource utilization against approved plans. Manage project forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective action recommendations. Coordinate cost control activities (budget tracking, accruals, cash flow forecasting). Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports for management and stakeholders. Review contractor schedules and project control deliverables for compliance. Key Deliverables (First 12 Months): Q1: Establish and implement a standardized Project Controls Framework; assess and baseline 100% of active projects. Q2: Roll out integrated scheduling, cost control, and risk management processes; launch executive dashboards. Q3: Introduce Earned Value Management (EVM); ensure forecast accuracy within ±10%. Q4: Achieve >85% project controls compliance and embed sustainable systems across the organization. Candidate

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline. Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of project controls experience within the oil and gas industry, specifically upstream projects. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, and change control. Experience with EPC, EPCM, and greenfield/brownfield projects. Software: Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Power BI. Certifications: PMP, AACE, or PSP certification is highly desirable.