Project Control Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

• Specific Accountabilities Project Set-Up (working with project management, system administration and document controls to develop a project set-up that facilitates both internal and external Project Services requirements).
• Planning/Scheduling (Provide Project Planning/Scheduling services to project teams to ensure that completion dates are being met Cost Management/Control (Provide cost control services to project teams to ensure proper project cost management and profitability monitoring).
• Invoice Advice Reports (Verify & Approve Invoice Advice Reports before issuance to Finance). Project Analysis and Forecasting (Analysis of project schedule and costing trends).
• Proposal Support (Provide Planning/Scheduling and cost estimation support for proposals). Interface Management (facilitating communication between and among Project-Managers, Discipline Leads, System Administrator and Document Controller).
• Project Updates (weekly progress-collection & updates; schedule updates; cost control & management; change order/variation management; cash flow status; subcontractor progress management; weekly upload of project data to Project Controls Database).
• Project Reporting (issue of Internal weekly project status reports and Clients External progress reports).
• Quality Control (ensuring projects are controlled, monitored, and documented according WP Project Services standards /specification
• Coordinate and expediate office resourcing updates
• Present key resourcing metrics to office delivery team
• Assist office operations and sales teams with office resourcing overview while bidding new opportunities
  

Qualification:-

• Minimum Bs. Engineering or equivalent.
  

Experience:-

• Relevant experience in Pro-active approach to project controls.
• Experience in Schedule Risk Analysis is a plus.

Desired candidate profile

• Project Management Expertise: Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies, including PMBOK and Agile frameworks.

• Scheduling Skills: Proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) to develop and maintain detailed project schedules.

• Cost Control: Experience in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial analysis to monitor project costs and ensure adherence to budget constraints.

• Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project impacts.

• Performance Monitoring: Skills in tracking project progress using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, and providing regular reports to stakeholders.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to interpret data and make informed decisions regarding project performance and resource allocation.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively interacting with project teams, stakeholders, and clients.

• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work closely with project managers, engineers, and other departments to ensure alignment and effective execution of project plans.

• Documentation and Reporting: Proficiency in preparing detailed reports, presentations, and documentation related to project controls and performance.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Commitment to identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices in project control.