Are you experienced in managing people, with a background in the energy or industrial areas?

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We are seeking a dynamic manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and managing the plan and estimation discipline in the Norway business. We are looking for someone who is experienced in managing people, with a background in the energy or industrial areas.

The Plan and Estimation Manager is the line manager for the personnel defined within the disciplines Plan and Estimation. Furthermore, the Plan and Estimation Manager is overall responsible for managing the discipline-specific competence, systems, processes and quality assurance supporting project execution. 

Responsibilities

• Line manager for Plan and Estimation personnel, managing discipline-specific competence, systems, processes, and quality assurance for project execution locally and internationally
• Managing Subject Matter Experts for plan & estimation disciplines
• Overseeing competence management, aligning with strategic plans, talent management, and succession planning
• Maintaining and developing systems and tools, specifying needs for new systems, identifying superusers
• Providing professional advice and mentoring, supporting project execution
• Optimizing project manning, participating in MPP meetings, recruitment processes
• Leading improvement projects, institutionalizing learning, developing standardized processes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Engineering, College/University or equivalent competence through relevant practice
• Operational experience from similar businesses line-managing personnel
• Good formulation skills both orally and in writing, in Norwegian and English

Personal abilities:

• Management / leadership skills
• Strong interest in leading people
• Strong cooperation and presentation skills both written and oral
• Independent and service-minded
• Motivating and responsible
• Ability to work systematically and accurately in a hectic environment 

With us you get:

• Flexible working hours: Enjoy a good work-life balance with flexible hours
• Personal development: The opportunity to grow with the support of a professionally strong team
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance and pension schemes, including AFP