Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager (Expression of Interest) to work within their Caspian business within Operations based in Baku Azerbaijan.

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Opening Statement (Job Introduction)

Due to expected significant growth in our Baku Operation, we are currently looking for Expression of Interest (EOI) from talented Project Manager(s) that would like to grow their career as part of our successful team in Baku, Azerbaijan delivering different types of onshore/offshore Oil and Gas projects. At this time, we are evaluating potential candidates and will reach out once projects are officially awarded.

The safe and effective delivery of a portfolio of brownfield critical projects on multiple offshore platforms / onshore facilities; including large production complexes within an EPCM contracting model. Management of the project from Design through to Handover to Operations, covering all elements of Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Completions and Commissioning across the portfolio of projects. Establishment and management of the project team to provide delivery excellence across the portfolio of projects. Provide certainty and confidence to the client and Wood project sponsor, that the project is being delivered safely with a strong focus on optimization, cost control, risk management, schedule adherence and stakeholder management.  Deliver the assigned projects within the established commercial framework, with responsibility for the Project P&L account.

Project Execution

Technical and commercial responsibility for execution of the contract in all matters covered within the terms of the contract (from initial contract review to project close-out). P & L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection. Organize the project team, define individual responsibilities and motivate team members towards successful achievement of specified project goals, particularly through regular project meetings. Identify and communicate project team objectives in accordance with the contract terms, scope of work and corporate policy. Delegate work to the project team members in a manner that encourages individual responsibility. Provide leadership and management to ensure safe, cost effective and timely resolution of all interfaces.  Develop and maintain effective working practices for the project management team. Responsibility and accountability for leadership and excellence in the achievement of coordinating both technical and governance through the Stages of the Projects Coordinate site supervision work, manage various contractors, and monitor progress of work Oversee all critical developments of project master program, including establishment of milestones and phasing.  Ensure compliance with technical specifications and approving quality of main construction materials as per standards. Ensures competence of project team members to carry out assigned work Contributes to and reviews the project proposal and plan to determine timeframe, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.  Setting of project evaluation parameters. Negotiates changes to project scope or specification with the customer. Follows Change Management process to identify and approve modifications to scope, cost, schedule and quality. Pursue and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalisation and technology use, work share and global engineering centres, to bring value to Wood and customer Establish project procedures and lead production of project execution plan including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org charts, risk register etc. Reports project progress to senior management and the customer. Responsible for delivery of agreed schedule and financial performance, proactively intervening to avoid slippage.