Head of Project Control - EPC/O&G

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Head of Project Controls to lead and drive cost-effective project administration and control for large-scale EPC projects in the Oil & Gas / Hydrocarbon sector.

The ideal candidate will have strong exposure to mega / ultra-mega international EPC projects and proven experience in project controls across planning, cost, contracts, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all project control functions – planning, cost control, risk management, change management, and reporting.
• Oversee project scheduling, cost forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Drive standardization and efficiency across project control processes.
• Manage budgets, cost control systems, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate progress measurement and smooth cash flow management.
• Review contractual and commercial deliverables, including tender documentation.
• Lead multidisciplinary and multicultural project control teams.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning planning.
• Deliver timely, accurate reports and insights to senior management.
• Mentor and develop the project controls team to ensure consistent performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in project controls across all project phases – from FEED to construction completion – within the refinery, petrochemical, or oil & gas industries.
• Strong expertise in cost management, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and change management.
• Comprehensive understanding of EPC execution processes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP , and other project control tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Background:

• Exposure to international, large-scale EPC projects preferred.
• Candidates with European, American, Japanese, or South Korean project experience will be an added advantage.