Project Controls Lead

Summary
DPS Group is seeking a Project Controls Lead who will be involved with providing project controls leadership and hands-on support to one or more projects, along with contributing to business process management in aspects of project controls. Reports to Regional Project Controls Lead.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project controls implementation and leadership, typically on a large project or collection of smaller projects, ensuring clients requirements are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide proactive communication to ensure GERE leadership (Project Services and Project Execution) is appraised of trends on the project

• Establish and maintain project controls service level agreements, responsibility matrices etc. providing clarity over responsibilities amongst internal and external resources
• Responsible for the development of, and approve, project control plans and procedures covering all facets of project controls (schedule, cost, cashflow, risk, change and reporting).
• Leverage third-party providers and their work processes wherever practicable
• Lead and/or participate in interactive planning sessions, ensuring any outputs including ongoing visual performance management tools are in place and accessible for all appropriate persons
• Ensure schedule risk analysis and management is appropriately implemented along with schedule reserve management processes. Facilitate risk identification and evaluation sessions where appropriate vs. use of external resources.
• Develop and maintain accurate staffing plans for the project(s) to ensure right-sized teams and timely mobilisation, coordinating with the Regional Project Controls Lead for any new demands
• Review key project control deliverables ahead of submission for periodic reporting purposes to ensure accurate and meaningful data is provided. Provide comment and recommendations for corrective actions where appropriate
• Liaise with clients Finance and/or other stakeholders as required to ensure project performance data is open, transparent and supports corporate requirements
• Support the procurement process, working pre-contract with clients Procurement resources as required
• Coordinate with estimating resources in respect of funding requests etc. and take responsibility for ‘on time in full’ project controls stage-gate documentation for internal governance / funding decisions
• When requested, provide input to Sponsor and/or Program teams on behalf of the project(s)
• Work with others to establish and implement quality assurance measures for project controls tasks and deliverables
• Ensure appropriate onboarding of third-party project controls organisations into systems and tools
• Contribute to lessons learned exercise throughout the course of the project and lead project controls-related ones as may be required based on events which occur on the project
• Ensure completion of project data capture forms are completed in a timely manner per requirements
• Actively support and take ownership in key parts of the development and implementation of the Project
• Services Operating Model including procedures, tools and templates.
• Lead and take responsibility for special projects and initiatives to support the organisation, as assigned.
• Ensures fire protection, occupational safety and other legal requirements are met.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Engineering, construction management or equivalent degree
• Appropriate experience and knowledge in project control, planning and/or construction management
• Awareness of cost and schedule quantitative risk analysis
• Training or some experience of scheduling software e.g. Primavera, Microsoft Project etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Able to work effectively with multiple project and management teams
• Proven team player, willing to consider and accept other views and concepts in reaching critical decisions
• Able to manage service providers for delivery of project controls services
• Able to perform work as required on project sites or at contractor office locations. Can support business travel if required
• Demonstrated record of delivering services for relevant project sizes and complexities
• Bio-pharmaceutical experience & knowledge
• International project experience
• Professional accreditation in field of expertise
• Hands-on experience of quantitative risk analysis
• Understanding of estimating practices
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.

Additional
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuous Learning –Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Culture - Supports a culture of excellence. Contributes to a collaborative environment that rewards teamwork, mentorship, best-in-practice development, and pride in workmanship.
• Customer Services – Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Planning and Organizing – Prioritizes and Plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly, Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills. Adapts to new technologies. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Language Ability - Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical Ability - Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability - Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The Company
DPS Group is a global EPCMV firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.



DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

#LI-SG1