Project Planning & Cost Controller

• Review project budgets and deadlines with Project Managers to ensure alignment with operational and financial objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules, budgets, and progress cost reports, including forecasting and earned value analysis.
• Create and adjust project budgets, cash flow projections, and resource plans to support field development and production projects.
• Develop and manage the company’s project master schedule and resource allocation plans. 2. Project Monitoring, Reporting & Performance Analysis
• Prepare and present monthly schedule and cost status reports to management using MS Excel, MS Project, Primavera, and related tools, including S-curves, revenue recognition, and contract status updates.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and contractor performance, tracking monthly progress costs and project change orders.
• Analyze project performance data to establish key performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Compare ongoing project activities against the project management plan and performance baseline to ensure alignment. 3. Financial Control & Contract Management
• Ensure all projects meet budgetary guidelines and financial performance targets.
• Control work-in-progress and ensure accurate client billing for related projects.
• Coordinate payments to subcontractors and vendors in line with project plans.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize schedule delays, cost overruns, and operational disruptions. 4. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
• Contribute to the selection, training, and oversight of project controls team members, providing coaching and guidance to junior staff.
• Work closely with engineering, drilling, facilities, and project teams to ensure effective collaboration and execution.
• Liaise with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery. 5. Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure all project planning and controls activities comply with BAP Energy’s internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in project controls processes, reporting systems, and resource management.
• Drive adoption of project management software and tools to enhance accuracy, transparency, and real-time monitoring of project performance.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related science field. Professional certifications such as: Prince2 - for structured project management methodology. PMP (Project Management Professional) - for project planning and execution expertise. Minimum of 10 years of project controls experience, with at least 5 years in upstream oil & gas field operations, including exposure to exploration, drilling, production, and facilities projects.