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Published on 24 April 2026 - Reference: 2026-2498

Project Control & Planning Manager H/F

AngolaPONTICELLI ANGOIL

Job Responsibilities

The company PONTICELLI ANGOLA, a subsidiary of the Ponticelli Frères Group, is recruiting as part of its projects in the Oil & Gas sector.

Would you like to develop your experience as Project Control & Planning Manager (M/F) and help transform the world as part of a family-owned group that works to provide people with what they will always need: energy, health, water, food and security, while sincerely respecting the planet and its employees?

We invite you to join us on a technical support contract. The position is based in Angola.

 

 

1/ PROJECT PLANNING & CONTROL

  • ensure implementation and compliance with Project Control procedures related to planning, cost control, progress measurement, and reporting in line with company standards ;
  • establish, maintain, and control the integrated project baseline (schedule, man-hours, costs, milestones) ;
  • develop and manage the detailed project schedule covering engineering, procurement, fabrication yard activities, offshore construction, and commissioning ;
  • validate schedule logic, critical paths, and milestone integrity.

2/ PROGRESS MONITORING & PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

  • monitor project progress, identify deviations, trends, and potential risks, and propose corrective actions ;
  • ensure consistent and reliable progress measurement methodologies across all disciplines and project locations ;
  • produce and analyze progress curves, performance indicators, and Earned Value Management metrics.

3/ COST CONTROL & REPORTING 

  • coordinate cost control activities in close collaboration with the Cost Controller, including budget monitoring, forecast at completion, and variance analysis ;
  • prepare and validate periodic internal and client project control deliverables in accordance with contractual requirements ;
  • support project reviews and participate in progress meetings with the client.

4/ MANAGEMENT SUPPORT & INTERFACES 

  • support the Project Manager in decision-making by providing accurate forecasting and scenario analyses ;
  • interface with engineering, procurement, construction, offshore, and commissioning teams to consolidate planning and progress data ;
  • support change management by assessing schedule and cost impacts related to variations and change orders.

5/ RESPONSABILITIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY 

  • full ownership of the project planning and control framework, including methodologies, tools, and standards ;
  • authority to challenge planning assumptions, progress reporting, and performance data provided by project stakeholders ;
  • key contributor to project reviews, management reporting, and client progress meetings.

Required Profile

You ave at least 5 years of experience in Project Control & Planning, preferably within the Oil & Gas industry or on complex EPC projects.

You have a strong expertise in planning tools (Primavera P6 or equivalent) and project control methodologies.
You have a solid understanding of cost control principles and Earned Value Management.
You are rigorous, analytical, proactive, and able to perform effectively under pressure in a multicultural environment.

You are fluent English is mandatory.

If you would like to join us in supporting global change, we look forward to hearing from you !

Ponticelli Angoil is more than just a company, it's a community of skilled individuals working together to provide high-quality services to their clients. Since 2004, they have been developing their expertise in large project management, service contracts, and client support, all while maintaining a strong focus on high-quality fabrication. Their team of up to 1800 employees, spread across 4 locations in Angola, offers a wide range of services, including Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance. They are dedicated to providing the best possible service to their clients, covering the entire life cycle of industrial installations and large infrastructures.

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