Professional Services

Project Controls Manager

CompanyA Leading Government OrganizationExperiencemore than 15 years
Date of posting2008-06-02 12:03Salary indicationUSD 19,000
CategoryProfessional ServicesStart dateImmediate
RegionMiddle EastDurationLong Term
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LocationKuwait
Description A Leading Government organization is on the look out for a Project Control Manager to be based in Abu Dhabi for their infrastructure development Project

Responsible for:
Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimating, cost analysis/control, and planning/scheduling activities for all projects, or for discipline/project/proposal estimating or staff planning activities that require a high degree of technical skill and experience. Directs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities and schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, impact identification, and recovery plan development activities. Directs the preparation and presentation of on-project estimates and cost forecasts. Supports project organizational and administrative activities. Provides generally non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling guidance. Identifies, analyzes, and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling problems

Working Relationships:
Close working relationship with Project controls Manager, Interface Manager, Contracts Manager, Deputy Director for Capital Projects.

Objective
Ensure that project is implemented on time and on budget and in compliance with company’s ‘zero accidents’ policy.

Role Profile
See Responsible for and key tasks sections.


1. Key Tasks
Responsible for effective execution of Project Controls programs on an assigned project in accordance with Project Controls Department Procedures.
2. Reviews and approves Earned Revenue Determination Data, Proposal Financial Summaries, Project Financial Status Reports, and Charge For Project Working Capital calculations for assigned projects.
3. Plans staffing needs for assigned projects.
4. Reviews contract drafts to ensure they include adequate cost and scope definition and meet Project Controls requirements. Coordinates development of all data in support of negotiations.
5. Prepares, coordinates, and directs Project Controls presentations to Capital Projects’ and management, as required.
6. Participates in the development and training of assigned personnel and in the implementation of on-the-job and classroom training programs.
7. Conducts personnel performance reviews and career counseling. Interviews candidates for employment and makes recommendations for employment decisions.
8. Directs project control activities. Develops, interprets, and executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to cost and schedule control and analysis activities.
9. Prepares the Project Controls plan for assigned projects.
10. Maintains liaison with functional management to coordinate workload and staffing plans, work processes, and procedures.
11. Reviews or assists in reviewing proposal provisions related to schedule/cost engineering and material control, and develops supporting data for contract negotiations.
12. Identifies cost trends and schedule impacts for management attention.
13. Interfaces with designated management and stakeholders/contractors counterparts for specific planning and schedule tasks/cost presentations.
14. Coordinates information input into specific studies. Responsible for integration of activities and total work scope identification. Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for project team consideration and discussion.
15. Reviews and analyzes comparisons of scope, quantities, and cost data between the projects.
16. Performs productivity analysis of construction operations and verifies results by staffing and crew analysis of work operations by craft.
17. Develops bid evaluation and schedule criteria and prepares bid evaluations. May participate in discussions with vendors.

SkillsQualifications
• Minimum of 15 years of experience of projects of similar nature.
• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office. Experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and home office. Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for Project Controls activities.
• Skilled in direction, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.
• Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience. Knowledge of current industry and technical developments.
• Knowledge of InfroWorks is a plus.
• Skilled Primavera user.
Remarks USD 19,000 per month
Business Class Tickets for Self & Family +Insurance +Medical + Children Educational Allowance
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