Project Control Manager at International Energy Services Limited (IESL)

International Energy Services Limited (IESL), established in 1990, is a specialist, multidisciplinary, energy services company that provides integrated, client-focused and cost-effective services in the oil and gas industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Control Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time 

Job Summary

• The Project Management and Control Manager is responsible for overseeing project management practices, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• This role involves providing guidance, oversight, and support to project managers, as well as monitoring project performance and identifying areas for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review with project managers across company, the overall cost estimate submitted and approved by clients for each project, manage project plans, including set objectives, scope, timelines, and budgets
• Oversee and monitor project execution, ensuring that deliverables meet quality standards and are completed on schedule
• Develop and maintain project management frameworks, policies, and procedures
• Provide guidance and oversight to project managers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Ensure project controls are in place, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance
• Continually reviewing and monitoring project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness
• Preparing from time to time the overall project schedule
• Monitor and analyze project performance, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as needed
• Collaborate with stakeholders both external and internal, including clients, sub-contractors and team members, to ensure project deliverables meet expectations
• Identify and share best practices across projects, promoting efficiency and consistency
• Implementing and maintaining Project management and Control system including internal Project Procedures
• Track project progress, identify variances, and take corrective actio

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any Engineering discipline with MBA and/or accounting professional qualification. PMP, PRINCE2, or PgMP certification required; and a minimum of 10 years of experience in project/program management.
• Proven experience in project management, with a deep understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate project teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders, including project sponsors, clients, and team members.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Ability to think strategically, aligning project management practices with organizational goals.
• Ability to coach and mentor project managers, developing their skills and expertise.
• Ability to drive change and improvement initiatives, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proficient in project controls tools and software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP PS, Excel, Power BI)
• Deep understanding of project governance, budgeting, risk frameworks, and portfolio management.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change skill

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@ieslglobal.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.