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Head of Project Control - EPC/O&G


Company : Confidential Careers


Location : Vadodara, Gujarat


Created : 2026-01-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the Role:We are looking for an experienced Head of Project Controls to lead and drive cost-effective project administration and control for large-scale EPC projects in the Oil & Gas / Hydrocarbon sector.The ideal candidate will have strong exposure to mega / ultra-mega international EPC projects and proven experience in project controls across planning, cost, contracts, and reporting.Key Responsibilities:- Lead and coordinate all project control functions – planning, cost control, risk management, change management, and reporting. - Oversee project scheduling, cost forecasting, and performance monitoring. - Drive standardization and efficiency across project control processes. - Manage budgets, cost control systems, and variance analysis. - Ensure accurate progress measurement and smooth cash flow management. - Review contractual and commercial deliverables, including tender documentation. - Lead multidisciplinary and multicultural project control teams. - Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning planning. - Deliver timely, accurate reports and insights to senior management. - Mentor and develop the project controls team to ensure consistent performance.Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant discipline. - Minimum 20 years of experience in project controls across all project phases – from FEED to construction completion – within the refinery, petrochemical, or oil & gas industries. - Strong expertise in cost management, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and change management. - Comprehensive understanding of EPC execution processes. - Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, and other project control tools. - Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.Preferred Background:- Exposure to international, large-scale EPC projects preferred. - Candidates with European, American, Japanese, or South Korean project experience will be an added advantage.