Senior Planning and Controls Engineer at Oilserv Limited

Oilserv Limited is a leading provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, installation & commissioning (EPCIC) services and complementary solutions across the asset and program life cycle within the onshore, offshore and subsea market segments of the oil and gas sector. Oilserv Limited was incorporated in 1992 and commenced operations in 1995.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Planning and Controls Engineer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• The Snr. Project Controls Engineer is to assure that the reporting systems for project controls, the project controls roles & staff as well as the tools used in project controls are developed, available and functioning.
• Performs complex aspects of individual project estimating, scheduling, change documentation and cost control while reporting to Project Controls Manager and Clients.
• This position is critical to the coaching and mentoring of Project Controls Engineers/Specialists.
• The role effectively leads/manages a team of professionals and able to positively influence internal and external clients to achieve successful results.
• Achieves a high level of forecasting accuracy. Proactive in addressing project issues therefore supporting a successful project outcome. Leads proposal efforts.
• Organizes and leads the planning/scheduling sessions.
• Accountability for all project planning, budgeting, change management, cost control, cost estimating, reporting and forecasting activities.

Job Details
Planning / Scheduling:

• Lead and direct schedule management involving critical path method scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document control for multiple projects.
• Leads workplan and schedule preparation on more complex projects including startup planning.
• Addresses contractual requirements related to schedule control.
• As required by the business unit, expert in scheduling forensics.
• Provide project planning input into proposals and bids.

Project Controls Administration & Reporting:

• Ensure accurate Earned Value Management system reporting.
• Ensure accurate cost management and forecast reporting.
• Provide accurate internal weekly and monthly project reports and interface and present to management.
• Prepare and present project planning reports for project management and customer review.
• Deliberates with project management team on project execution matters.
• Participates in key risk management deliberations, supervising the risk management process by identifying and mitigating risk potentials to the project.
• Leads project controls team on the most complex and highest risk projects.
• Recognizes critical issues and interfaces.
• Monitor financial performance. Identify and communicate to project manager, senior management and corporate services situations that have the potential to materially affect overall company financial performance.
• Ensure Change Management is adhered to by project team to quantify impact to schedule and cost. Lead the effort with project team to develop mitigation plans to stay on plan.
• Maintain and update the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and cost breakdown structure (CBS).
• Prepare cost reviews and participate in project review audits and workshops.
• Analyse trend and communicate progress information to project personnel through useful graphs and reports.
• Responsible to control and monitor project total expenditure including verifying and checking of invoices and claims from suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly coded for recording in the accounting system.
• Evaluate project contracts and commercial terms to ensure that the project controls processes are aligned to address any specific project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction / Management Sciences or related field. 
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum of 12 years direct project controls experience – (Project planning, Estimating, Forecasting, Scheduling, Reporting & Contract Management).
• Expert user of Oracle Primavera P6.
• Expert user of Microsoft office Suite.
• Experience serving in a Leadership role for a medium-to-large-sized EPC project.

Benefits

• Great work culture and multiple opportunities for growth and self-development. 
• 18 days of annual leave, excluding federal public holidays. 
• Health insurance coverage. 
• Monthly employer pension contribution. 

Application Closing Date
31st July 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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