Deputy Projects Control Director

About the Role

The Deputy Projects Control Director reports to the Project Controls Director and is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of Project Controls. This includes ensuring effective baselining, planning, controlling, and monitoring to achieve established goals within scope, budget, time, quality, and risk management constraints. The role involves managing the PMO Project Controls Team and collaborating with Project Management Consultants (PMCs) for data validation, management information compilation, and executive dashboard preparation. This is a full-time position at كيلوج براون اند روت, requiring over 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Project Control (Planning) integrated baseline and framework, including policies, procedures, and systems.
• Establish and maintain Project Control (Planning) standards for estimating, planning & scheduling, cost management, performance and reporting, risk management, change control, document control, digital, data analysis, project control resourcing, and delay and disruption functions.
• Support and influence Senior Leaders to ensure optimal decisions for KBR and clients, holding supply chain, development, and delivery areas accountable.
• Provide strategic leadership and Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice on interdependencies, trends, and performance to Senior Leaders.
• Lead the development and implementation of Project Control strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee the quality, timeliness, and consistency of Project Controls work.
• Lead and coordinate Project Controls activities within the supply chain, development, and delivery areas to ensure data accuracy and quality.
• Provide strategic analysis of data and reports, offering insights and trends to support decision-making and provide project performance updates.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the Project Controls Team, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Establish and enforce governance and quality control measures, implementing robust assurance processes.
• Integrate with Information Management & Technology Leads to establish digital strategies and manage relevant software, tools, and systems.
• Coordinate resource identification, onboarding, and allocation, optimizing utilization and managing performance.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of project status reports and foster effective communication channels.
• Deliver and manage the Estimating Framework, Systems, Procedures, and Resources.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and monitoring of Project schedules.
• Oversee the development and management of Project budgets, monitoring expenses and analyzing variances.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and management of Project risks, opportunities, and uncertainties.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Change Control processes.
• Lead and functionally manage all Document Control resources and processes within programs and projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• 20+ years of industry and Project Controls (Planning) experience.
• Extensive and demonstrable experience in Project Controls/Planning management within the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) industry.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex and high-value Programs, Mega Projects, and Projects.
• International project delivery experience, including managing diverse teams.
• Demonstrable ability to implement, manage, and control best-in-class solutions across various Project Control functions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Program management principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Project Control and Project Management tools and software, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Data Analysis and Reporting systems (*, Power BI), Risk Management tools, Cost Management systems, and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Work Environment

The role operates within a unique KBR delivery environment that emphasizes collaboration with a wide range of key stakeholders at Executive, Client, Program, Project, and Supply Chain levels, as well as across the broader industry. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of Project Management principles and a deep knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) processes.