Lead Project Manager
Job-ID: 31792Category: Project ControlLocation: Milan, ItalyWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-08-28Market Sector: AllRecruiting Type: Professional & TechnicalWood is recruiting for a Project Control Lead to join its Projects Team, focusing on engineering, procurement and construction of complex plants in the Chemical, Petrochemical and Energy industries. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.#LI-HybridThe Role Being part of the Project Control Department, coordinating the team of planning and cost control engineers on the project, ensuring consistency among the team in terms of analysis and reporting. International mobility and availability to be assigned is essential in the context of our business.
You will be working for major international clients in the energy market and material market, and you will be part of a team results focused that will provide technical solutions.
What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas; and emerging energy sectorsFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevantCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insuranceCommitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our professionQualificationsAt Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team.
So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challengesExpected: Master Degree in an Engineering or relevant disciplines Experience in the role (at least two EPC project spent as Project Control leader) Primavera P6 and Project Risk analysis ability Self-motivation, a proactive outlook and good communication skills Availability to travels and assignments abroad Understanding of multidisciplinary engineering workflows, from basic design up to the issue for construction Fluent in Italian and English Compensation and compliance:Contract & ClassificationContract type: PermanentCollective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)Job Classification level: quadro, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNLCompensationGross Annual
Salary:
the initial gross annual salary will be 65,000, paid in 14 instalmentsThe compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefitsVariable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection processEqual OpportunitiesThis job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination,
in accordance with applicable regulationsTransparency & Offer DeterminationAt the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills.
Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation
- D.96/2026Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicableFollow company Code of Conduct and DE&I; principlesResponsibilitiesThe key objectives for this role are:Act as the focal point with the client and any affiliate / contractor Project Controllers as appropriate to ensure costs and progress are reported accurately, ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements and ensure timely and accurate cost and progress reporting Monitor overall project / assignment progress status, achievement and non-achievement of major milestones and analyse and forecast performance in relation to plan Identification, monitoring and reporting against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager of any potential slippages Identifies and establishes the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of cost, planning, scheduling and risk deliverables and services Report project status and KPI to management Develops the project Work and Cost Breakdown Structure (WBS & CBS) Manage the implementation of the cost and planning control structures in alignme
You will be working for major international clients in the energy market and material market, and you will be part of a team results focused that will provide technical solutions.
What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas; and emerging energy sectorsFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevantCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insuranceCommitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our professionQualificationsAt Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team.
So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challengesExpected: Master Degree in an Engineering or relevant disciplines Experience in the role (at least two EPC project spent as Project Control leader) Primavera P6 and Project Risk analysis ability Self-motivation, a proactive outlook and good communication skills Availability to travels and assignments abroad Understanding of multidisciplinary engineering workflows, from basic design up to the issue for construction Fluent in Italian and English Compensation and compliance:Contract & ClassificationContract type: PermanentCollective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)Job Classification level: quadro, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNLCompensationGross Annual
Salary:
the initial gross annual salary will be 65,000, paid in 14 instalmentsThe compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefitsVariable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection processEqual OpportunitiesThis job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination,
in accordance with applicable regulationsTransparency & Offer DeterminationAt the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills.
Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation
- D.96/2026Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicableFollow company Code of Conduct and DE&I; principlesResponsibilitiesThe key objectives for this role are:Act as the focal point with the client and any affiliate / contractor Project Controllers as appropriate to ensure costs and progress are reported accurately, ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements and ensure timely and accurate cost and progress reporting Monitor overall project / assignment progress status, achievement and non-achievement of major milestones and analyse and forecast performance in relation to plan Identification, monitoring and reporting against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager of any potential slippages Identifies and establishes the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of cost, planning, scheduling and risk deliverables and services Report project status and KPI to management Develops the project Work and Cost Breakdown Structure (WBS & CBS) Manage the implementation of the cost and planning control structures in alignme