Project Controls Lead III at Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE)

Prime Atlantic Limited is a wholly owned Nigerian Company dedicated to effecting development in the Nigerian Oil and gas industry. It was established in 2005 and successfully partnered with Cegelec, France to establish a joint venture company, Prime Atlantic Cegelec Nigeria (PACE) in 2005.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Controls Lead III

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Contract

Job Summary

• To lead and implement comprehensive project control systems and processes across major capital projects, ensuring accurate estimation, cost control, scheduling, progress tracking, and change management.
• The role is pivotal in supporting the Project Management Team by providing insights that drive timely, cost-efficient, and quality project execution aligned with organizational objectives.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Main tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide expert leadership in project cost estimation, budget control, schedule planning, and management of change processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, implement, and manage a robust Project Controls Plan and Management of Change (MOC) Plan.
• Ensure timely collection, analysis, and reporting of cost and schedule data, driving informed project decisions.
• Lead and oversee the creation of Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), Original and Current Control Budgets (OCB & CCB), and Project Master Schedule.
• Coordinate monthly cost and schedule stewardship reviews, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Interface with internal stakeholders (Controllers, Planners, Engineers) and external parties (Contractors, JV Partners) for effective controls governance.
• Administer quality assurance of contractor controls systems and validate progress, cost, and schedule forecasts.
• Support gate reviews, advance commitment approvals, and full funding milestones through preparation of robust cost and schedule packages.
• Guide and mentor junior project controls engineers and planners, fostering continuous improvement.
• Drive capital efficiency opportunities by identifying project vulnerabilities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from Project Management, ensuring clarity and accuracy of reports.
• Ensure contractor deliverables (e.g., payment schedules, progress reports, change proposals) meet performance standards and are aligned with project controls strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of SAP systems for budgeting and cost control where applicable.

Requirements
Education Qualification:    

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field. A master’s degree is an advantage.

Professional Qualification:    

• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, AACE CCP, Primavera certifications)

Experience:

• 10 Years >

Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online