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Role description:

The Project Controls Manager (PCM) is an integral part of the programme delivery team responsible for the effective implementation of project controls across a Major project or portfolio of projects. The role encompasses the timely identification, deployment of resource requirements (from a planning, estimating, risk management and cost engineering perspective) to support project delivery or a major project.

The PCM provides guidance, support, and consultation to project managers and drives the project control outcomes. It includes review and management of the project controls deliverables and products ensuring that they incorporate all relevant information from engineering, procurement, contract management, governance and permissioning, so that projects can be executed effectively, the status understood and trusted, and forecasts robust.

Role Accountabilities:

To act as the focal point for project controls on the Project/Programme and to integrate all project controls activities within the portfolio of projects or Major Project being delivered. Supervise a team of project controls practitioners including the planning and prioritising of work, integration and review of project controls deliverables and project support. Closely work with Project Managers, Programme Delivery Managers, Site Integration Managers to understand requirements and project controls priorities, providing advice and insight in support of project delivery. Analyse performance of projects and clearly communicate progress, issues, threats and opportunities based on project controls deliverables and insights. Manage and drive project baseline changes for projects within the supported site project portfolio, working with the change & baseline lead in Project Controls to plan and report on progress. Manage and drive the control of scope and change through effective assumptions management ensuring consistency of understanding across the project. Provide assurance review of project controls deliverables in support of business case development, baseline insertion, change or other decisions requiring assurance. Oversee the implementation of project controls processes, systems, and toolsets for the supported project portfolio.
 

Qualifications & Experience:

Educated to degree level/HND in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience. Supervisory experience. At least five years’ experience in a Project Control or Project Management discipline. A solid understanding of cost, planning, risk, change and contract management in a project environment. A relevant project management or project control qualification.
 

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We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

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