Senior Project Control Engineer

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Savannah Energy is a young, fast growth, highly ambitious energy company. We are focused on operating in countries where we can make a difference to local communities, where we can play a strategic role in the energy sector and where we can make a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the country. Our vision is to create a best in class African-focused energy company that we and our stakeholders are proud of.

Our five core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Entrepreneurialism, Integrity and Teamwork define the essence of Savannah and underpin our corporate culture.

The management team are fully committed to creating substantial growth in the short to medium term and to support this growth ambition we are looking to increase the depth of the team.

• E (Experienced Professional)

• To oversee the effective implementation of project controls processes by applying standardised systems, frameworks, tools, and methodologies to plan, monitor, control, and report on project scope, schedule, cost, and risk throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring successful project delivery across the Company.

• A minimum of 12 years’ cognate experience in EPCIC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning) projects within the Oil and Gas industry.
• Relevant professional certifications and memberships will be an added advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Power BI, and Project planning software, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, with excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
• Sound commercial, financial and contractual awareness with respect to project activities and their cost implications.
• Proven ability to multitask, meet deadlines and prioritise in an effective and efficient manner.
• Full commitment and dedication to advancing the Company's interests, adhering to its policies and continuous improvement of skills and competencies.
• Be willing to live our values and must have a passion for "Projects that Matter".

• Coordinate all project controls related functions across the organisation in line with industry best practice.
• Establish and maintain quality control of all appropriate project control’s plans and procedures, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), integrated plans and Level 1 – 4 schedules (P10, P50, P90), S-curves, dashboards, resource plans and look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor actual versus planned progress, identify deviations from established plans, analyse trends, critical paths, and overall schedule.
• Participate in the development of mitigation/recovery plans, forecasts, re-baselines and actions on all projects, while demonstrating full commitment to HSE and Quality standards.
• Develop and maintain fit-for-purpose progress measurement systems, progress reports, cost reports (using EVM, CPI, VOWD, etc.), cost estimates, forecasts, data analytics, dashboards and other ad-hoc reports and presentations as required for all Project phases.
• Liaise with Project Managers in the management of change orders and scope variation on all projects.
• Develop cost and schedule estimates to support project assessments, funding, reviews, and ad-hoc requests.
• Review and monitor contractors’ project controls deliverables including progress…