Project Control Specialist

Purpose of role

Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Oversee standard operating procedures to help control the risks associated with projects, as well as monitor key project metrics and perform quality control initiatives and reviews.

Main responsibilities

Provide support in the management of project budget and cost control functions including budgeting, scheduling, change management, estimating, tracking progress, forecasting, and earned value management

Provide support to track project progress and perform analysis of bottlenecks, trends and critical path

Provide support to track project progress and perform analysis of bottlenecks, trends and critical path

Identify and communicate project risks and develop mitigation plans

Prepare project status presentations, highlighting key accomplishments, risks and changes

Develop custom projects reports as needed to facilitate project discussions

Monitor and maintain daily production reports and update the project schedules and reports accordingly.

Monitor the progression of the projects as it relates to the project schedule.

Utilize job cost accounting techniques; create project budgets, monitor actual results, and report project results.

Complete and submit required reports, which include, but are not limited to, financial forecasts, project schedule updates, and project progress reports.

Willingness to travel and visit project sites

Track project deliverable & monitor physical percent complete (tracking installed quantities)

Plan / Actual / Earned / Forecast Curves

Provide project cost data and supporting documentation within the projects controls systems of record.

Develop reports on actuals, variances, trends and re-forecast as necessary.

Ensures proper Change management throughout the project phases.

Review and validate contractual compliance of project invoices.

At the completion of the project, develop and ensure recording of the project’s historical cost information and “lessons learned” for future use.

Develop customized schedule reports as per project needs ( two week look ahead, variance reports, progress reports , milestone reports as needed ).

Adhere to company policies, regulations, procedures, and principles.

Assist in other duties as needed and directed.

Please note

From time to time your manager may ask you to undertake reasonable tasks not stated within this role profile but commensurate with your position. The Company also reserves the right to review and update this profile to reflect the changing needs of the job. However, any significant changes will be discussed in consultation with you.

Experience and qualifications required

Strong communication including writing reports and presenting

Excellent IT skills and relevant knowledge of Planning software including MS Project

Four-year relevant Bachelor’s Degree plus five years or more of relevant cost control, planning & scheduling

Experienced setting up and monitoring complex project schedules

Basic experience and understanding of estimating and benchmarking.

Personal characteristics required

Analyzes complex data and then delivers clear, articulate and concise messages in a compelling manner

Good interpersonal and collaborating skills.

Solution oriented.

High attention to detail

Able to work at a consistent level under pressure and demanding deadlines

Able to work with others in various team environments and to be confident and assertive with people at all levels;

Excellent time management skills, and able to prioritize multiple tasks

Experience and qualifications preferred

Number of direct and indirect reports

Variable

Interfaces - internal and external

Customers

Colleagues

Other group Managers

Directors

Suppliers