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Job Description
Major infrastructure contractor is currently seeking a Project Controls Manager to work on infrastructure projects in Vancouver. Salary $150,000+. The Project Controls Manager will be based in the downtown Vancouver office and will be responsible for the development and implementation of Project Controls for large scale, heavy civil infrastructure projects. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.
Responsibilities of Project Controls Manager:
- Developing, establishing and maintaining the company’s project cost /control systems.
- Setting up the project WBS, project cost codes, and the project baseline Budget.
- Setting up the related cost structure (CBS).
- Monitor the project performance and ensure that the project controls system is properly implemented.
- Train the project team on how to implement and maintain the prescribed change management procedures.
- The Project Controls Manager will provide management team with all the required project controls summary reports and analyses.
- Review the project contract and ensure that all the contract conditions (invoicing, reporting and all related issues) are applied and fulfilled when setting up the project within project controls system.
- Coordination between Estimating and site to ensure that the project controls system is properly implemented.
- Monitor the change management system on site by making sure that the project staff understands the system and how the changes should be managed and tracked on site and within systems.
- Ensure that the project site staff and crew understands the cost code structure of the project and that they are charging their expended hours to the correct codes.
- Review and analyze the project controls reports (i.e. progress and productivity) with the Project Controls Manager and the project team and suggest corrective actions to maintain expected performance and productivity (target PF=1).
- Review and analyze the project scheduling and cost reports and suggest corrective actions to maintain the project within planned cost and schedule.
- Prepare and update project cash flows as required throughout the project life-cycle.
- The Project Controls Manager will supervise and mentor developing Project Controls Analysts.
- Preparing project monthly reports and forecasting. • Assist the project scheduler and the project team in preparing, reviewing and maintaining the project schedule.
Knowledge and Skills of Project Controls Manager:
- Minimum of 10 years Project Controls experience on major projects
- Proven track record on delivering Project Controls success on major infrastructure schemes of a fixed price nature
- Experience in Design Build or P3 projects a plus
- Experienced in working in Joint Venture’s with international partners – Engineering Degree or equivalent
- Currently operating at senior level on a major project or in a large construction company
- Sound understanding of all project controls on major projects including cost management, schedule management and change management
- Able to command the respect of Executives and JV Partners on commercial matters
- Previous experience of fixed price Major Projects (over $200m) in a senior level
- Ability to develop appropriate Project Control systems on complex projects to provide accurate data to assist decision making
- Claims experience in substantiating cost and schedule impact on major projects of a complex nature
- Thorough knowledge of use of P6, and integration with SAP ERP systems
- Thorough knowledge of implementation of Earned Value Management systems on complex fixed price contracts, with demanding client reporting requirements
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and presentation skills
- Excellent people and leadership skills
- Ability to liaise with internal and external legal counsel and experts
- Enthusiastic team player
Ideal Candidate:
• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada for consideration
Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.