Job Title: Project Controls Manager

Reporting To: Programme Controls Manager

Subordinate Positions: Estimator

Scheduler

Planner

Cost Controllers

Remuneration Band

Role

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for all estimating, scheduling and cost control activities necessary for the successful execution of the project. The Project Controls Manager ensures qualified, competent, trained staffs are in place, and all procedures are adhered to in his effort to set and control plans, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Common Responsibilities

• To live and promote the Project Covenants and Objectives.

• To meet the position Objectives and KPI’s.

• To be personally responsible for ‘Zero Incident & Injuries’.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of the overall project controls infrastructure to include Work Breakdown Structure, Overall Project Plan, Code of Accounts, Project Estimate, Budgets, Project Schedule and resource requirements to execute the project.

• Directs performance measurement activities on all facets of the project – Engineering, Contracts, Materials and Equipment Procurement and Construction.

• Responsible for designing and developing reports and associated management tools to identify problem areas and recommend corrective action as the project proceeds.

• Performs schedule optimisation studies and cost-benefit analyses resulting in a more timely and efficient execution of the project.

• Supervises and prepares staff to respond to urgent Management requests for data, reporting and cost and schedule analyses in a timely manner.

• Lead spokesman for project on all areas of Project controls.

• Provides technical and operational direction to project controls staff.

• Develops, interprets, and executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to cost and schedule control and analysis activities.

• Identifies, analyses, and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning / scheduling problems

• Reviews and approves all project cost forecasts and progress reports

• Reviews draft construction contracts for adequacy of cost and schedule requirements

• Conducts personnel performance reviews and career counselling. Interviews candidates for engagement and approves employment decisions

Required Competencies / Skills

• Lead spokesman for project on all areas of Project controls.

• Understanding both equipment and human resource capability and productivities

• Ability to manage and lead a diverse team

• Knowledge of computerised proprietary cost control systems

• Ability to prepare management reports and provide analysis on base-line excursions

• Ability to assess project risks and understand associated contingencies

• Ability to form & foster collaborative relationships within the business and externally

• Understanding of and ability to follow Company & Client policies and procedures

• Ability to impart skills and train others

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to delegate tasks and communicate

• Understanding HSE regulations and standards

• Ability to implement cost control measures

Qualifications

Required:

Tertiary Engineering qualifications

Desirable:

• MBA or equivalent

• Previous experience on EPCM Projects

For more information on this role contact Caitlin Iustini on (08)6382 7000.