Project Controls Manager; Baku Expat

PD&MS Group are now looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead our Project Controls Department in Baku, Azerbaijan on a full‑time, rotational (6/2) basis. Travel, visas and accommodation are provided. This role will oversee a large Project Controls team across all client contracts in the Caspian region and will involve delivery of a large portfolio of Flowline, non‑Flowline, and drilling‑based modification projects.

Previous experience working for both the Operator and EPC contractors is highly desirable. Must have considerable experience working in, and leading/managing Cost, Planning and/or Document Control teams.

• Supervising and leading the Document Control, Estimating, Cost, Change Management and Planning disciplines;
• Serves as the central point of contact, functional leader and senior subject matter expert in project controls;
• Identify, mitigate, manage and control risks in respect of delivery of services by monitoring risk factors and their responses, and initiating change as required;
• Prepare, implement processes and maintain, procedures, and guidance related to project controls;
• Gather and applying project controls best practices and lessons learned;
• Responsible for Document Control, Estimating, Cost, Change Management and Planning activities to ensure they align with project controls processes and over all objectives;
• Undertake the role of company interface regarding planning, resource planning and budgeting;
• Review schedule reports for accuracy and devise mitigation plans;
• Reporting including key performance measures to track/report progress and trends;
• Development and management of project controls efforts;
• Adherence to the requirements of the best practice standards recommendations and processes in the undertaking of duties, in particular, risk assessment and control, reliability and failure prevention necessary to ensure the safe design, provision and use of tools, equipment and systems;
• Demonstrate and promote PD&MS values and lead by example;
• Ensure direct report performance reviews are carried out within the required timescales (where applicable).

Baku, Azerbaijan.

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject;
• Significant, demonstrable experience in Project Planning, Execution, Scheduling, and Project Control;
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant oil and gas industry codes and standards;
• Understanding of interfaces between various engineering disciplines;
• Experience in the use of Business Systems and Implementation and Management of Processes;
• Significant experience in the use of Planning software;
• Previous experience in a similar role;
• Experience in managing and developing others;
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications;
• Advanced written and spoken English.

• Go the extra mile
• Empower our people
• Never get complacent
• Engage our partners
• Step up and deliver

If this sounds like you, then you could be a perfect fit.

PD&MS has been engineering solutions in the energy industry and beyond since 2002, our ability to combine innovative ideas with technical expertise sets us apart. A flexible, full‑service provider committed to supporting the energy transition, we deliver high‑quality project work across the entire lifecycle of assets within the oil and gas, renewables and nuclear sectors. But whoever we work with, it’s the energy, professionalism and purpose of our people that really makes the difference.

We firmly believe in a work culture in which: individual differences are a source of collective strength and pride; everybody can perform to the best of their abilities and on a level playing field; and all colleagues feel they’re part of our team and their voices will be heard. We’re already heartened by the diversity within our organisation, but we recognise that there’s always more we can do to improve further.

We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status. We’re energised by the prospect of operating successfully today, tomorrow and far into the future. But we’re also driven to ensure that our business activities are conducted in socially responsible, morally acceptable and sustainable ways.