Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager (Contract Position)

Contract Duration: 6 to 9 Months

Working Hours: 5 Days Per Week (2 Days On-Site, Depending on Business Needs)

Clearance: SC Clearance required ( Or ability to get it)

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead the provision of data on resources and tasks for various projects and discrete work packages, enabling effective management and oversight. This role will involve the creation of schedules and resource plans that are accessible and user-friendly for all stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing project controls systems, focusing on planning, cost management, risk assessment, opportunity identification, change management, and PMO reporting and governance.

Our client is an international business working in the nuclear industry it is very security sensitive so SC level clearance is required ( currently taking 6-8 weeks for a UK (passport holder ) and the role is inside IR35.

The client is currently very busy with new exciting and potentially very large projects coming through.

Main Tasks / Activities:

• Production of Project Schedules: Lead the development of comprehensive project schedules, detailing tasks, and resources in collaboration with the responsible personnel.
• Establishment of Project Controls Systems: Set up and maintain project control systems covering supply chain planning, customer demand, cost management, risk assessment, opportunity evaluation, change control, and PMO governance and reporting.
• Planning Management:
  • Generate detailed work plans for individual team members as well as overall project/customer summaries for task and resource managers.
  • Manage schedules to ensure effective resource loading and adaptability to shifting customer priorities.
  • Create "scenarios" to optimise resource allocation based on project priorities.
  • Provide data for predicting future workloads against resource availability.
  • Supply key data to senior managers and clients to highlight project performance.
  • Contribute to key internal and external meetings on planning-related issues.
  • Maintain standards and procedures for all planning activities within the ET&PS framework.
  • Conduct development activities to improve existing processes and procedures, enhancing efficiency.
  • Train and supervise less experienced staff to support planning efforts.
  • Liaise regularly with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure satisfactory work delivery.
  • Take ownership of and automate tools for customer demand and supply chain requirements.
• Project Controls Management:
  • Develop cost reporting standards and processes, manage time booking using SAP, and forecast costs.
  • Oversee risk and opportunity management, maintaining the corporate risk register.
  • Establish change control standards and processes, including the formation of a change board.
  • Ensure compliance with PMO reporting and governance standards.

Skills / Knowledge Required:

• Project Planning Tools:
  • Proven leadership and expertise in project planning tools, including Primavera, along with system administration capabilities.
  • Proficient use of planning tools for managing resource loading and project priorities.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for planning small to medium-sized projects.
  • Ability to extract high-level data for presentations.
  • Understanding of planning principles such as float, early start, task linkages, and baselines.

• Project Controls Expertise:
  • Comprehensive understanding of industry standards and best practices in cost management, risk assessment, opportunity evaluation, change control, and PMO reporting and governance.
  • Strong systems expertise is essential.

If you possess the required experience and skills and are looking for an opportunity to lead project services effectively, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!