PD&MS Group
Project Controls Manager (Baku Expat)
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Project Controls Manager (Baku Expat)
Project Controls Manager – Baku, Azerbaijan (6/2 Rotational Basis)
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan Contract: Full-time, rotational (6-month shifts, 2-month breaks) Perks: Travel, visas, and accommodation provided
About the Role
PD&MS Group is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead our Project Controls Department in Baku, Azerbaijan, responsible for managing a large team across all client contracts in the Caspian region. This role involves overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects, including Flowline, non-Flowline, and drilling-based modifications.
The ideal candidate should have:
- **Previous experience working for both Operator and EPC contractors on a project controls level.
- Considerable expertise in cost, planning, and document control, including leading/managing relevant teams.
Key Responsibilities
As the Project Controls Manager, you will:
- Supervise and lead Document Control, Estimating, Cost, Change Management, and Planning disciplines.
- Act as the central functional leader and senior subject matter expert in project controls.
- Identify, mitigate, manage, and control risks by monitoring risk factors, implementing responses, and initiating changes as needed.
- Develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and guidance related to project controls.
- Apply project controls best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.
- Ensure alignment of Document Control, Estimating, Cost, Change Management, and Planning activities with broader project objectives.
- Serve as the company interface for planning, resource planning, and budgeting.
- Review schedule reports for accuracy, devising mitigation plans where necessary.
- Generate key performance metrics to track progress and trends.
- Lead project controls efforts, ensuring adherence to best practice standards (e.g., risk assessment, reliability, and failure prevention in safety-critical systems).
- Promote PD&MS Group’s values through actions and servant leadership.
- Conduct direct report performance reviews within required timelines.
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Requirements
Experience and Competencies
- Degree in a relevant engineering, business, or allied discipline.
- Significant experience in:
- Project Planning & Execution
- Scheduling
- Project Control
- Cost Management
- In-depth knowledge of oil & gas industry codes and standards.
- Understanding of engineering discipline interfaces (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical).
- Expertise in Business Systems and Process Implementation.
- Fluency in Planning Software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Oracle PM).
- Proven track record in a similar managerial role.
- Experience in managing and developing teams.
- Competency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Advanced written and spoken English.
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Core Values (GENES)
PD&MS thrives on our values:
- Go the extra mile
- Empower our people
- Never get complacent
- Engage our partners
- Step up and deliver
About Us
Since 2002, PD&MS Group has delivered innovative engineering solutions across oil & gas, renewables, and nuclear sectors, supporting the energy transition with technical expertise and project excellence. Our culture prioritizes:
- Diversity and inclusion – everyone brings unique strengths to the team.
- Equity – encouraging all to reach their best potential.
- Collaboration – no voice is unheard.
- Sustainability & responsibility – balancing success with social and ethical integrity.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual is valued, voice is welcomed, and everyone strives towards 集体 (collective) success. Equal opportunities apply to all, regardless of background.
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