Project Controls Manager

Provides objective analysis and sound judgement with application of principles and techniques to evaluate and report project performance from concept study to construction & startup including practical assessment of schedule completion and expected final cost. Competencies include setup of work breakdown structure, establishing levels of control and detail, planning and scheduling, cost analysis and forecasting, progress measurement, earned value performance, risk analysis and change control.

Responsible for managing, controlling, forecasting and reporting cost and schedule performance for projects throughout the organization. Services include setting up and managing project controls systems (including setup of work breakdown structure), capturing to-date progress and expenditure data, analyzing to-date performance data, forecasting at-completion performance data (EAC costs, hours), analyzing project risks (contingency management), managing change and incorporating scope variations into schedule and cost deliverables, and preparing associated reports.

Duties and responsibilities

Skilled in the development of commercial strategies. Capable of participating in negotiations.
Requires a demonstrated ability to effectively lead the project controls function on a large/complex project.
Leadership
Documents employee performance issues and is instrumental in resolution.
Organizational Management
Conducts root cause analysis.
Drafts comprehensive project procedures.
Possesses proven knowledge of scope control and change management.
Oversees the production and maintenance of accurate project schedules. Expert understanding of schedule resource loading and leveling.
Assists the Project Manager in budgeting and managing incentive programs.
Holds an expert understanding of schedule, critical path analysis, resource loading and leveling.
Establishes and maintains client relationships.
Has the ability to review and analyze project program and oversee the production of accurate progress/performance reports.
Able to review and assess (as required) raw data that comes from project automated systems.
Serves as a key participant in client and/or subcontractor negotiations.
Participates in staffing decisions for projects.
Ensures that a tracking database is developed and maintained to cross check subcontractor funding is aligned with work authorization and expenditures.
Involved in tracking system to insure that Project Management team is fully aware of detailed change order status.

Minimum Requirements

BA/BS + 15 years or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education