Job Description
As a Project Controls Manager, you will oversee the full scope of project controls functions including planning, scheduling, cost management, change management, and reporting. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that design projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to contractual obligations.
You will work in close integration with contractors to align project delivery objectives, manage interfaces, and support proactive coordination throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will support the risk management team with relevant project controls data and analysis.
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Responsibilities
* Ensure effective implementation of project controls processes tailored specifically for engineering design projects.
* Provide strategic oversight and integration of project scheduling, cost control, and change management activities.
* Ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
* Foster strong collaboration and integration with contractors to align deliverables, progress updates, and performance tracking.
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Key Areas of Focus
Cost Management
* Oversight of project budget baselines, cost forecasting, and variance analysis.
* Supervision of financial tracking and reporting for Time & Material contracts, ensuring accurate billing and transparency with clients.
* Implementation and use of Earned Value Management (EVM) processes for design projects.
Schedule Management
* Oversight of integrated master schedules using Primavera (P6) or MS Project tailored for design phases.
* Review critical path analyses and schedule performance.
* Monitoring of schedule adherence, support interface coordination with contractors, and guidance on proactive recovery plans.
Change Management
* Oversight of change management processes, ensuring accurate documentation and handling of scope variations.
* Evaluation and communication of impacts resulting from contractual changes or design scope modifications.
* Support to the dedicated risk management team with timely data, trend analysis, and coordination input as needed.
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Requirements
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project controls specifically within engineering design environments.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
Relevant certifications such as PMP, CCP, PSP, or equivalent highly desirable.
Proficient with industry-standard software: Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, EcoSys, Excel, and relevant financial management tools.
Expert-level knowledge of project scheduling, cost management, EVM, and contract management for engineering design projects.
Strong experience in integrating and collaborating with contractor organizations.
Proven ability to manage complex project environments, ensuring financial and schedule integrity.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities.
Exceptional stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.