Job Title:
Project Controls Manager
Position Summary
The Project Controls Manager will lead and manage a Project Controls team in the effective and timely delivery of all aspects of Project Controls for multiple blue-chip client projects from concept through to handover. He/she will be responsible for executing, supervising and coordinating the generation of Key Project Controls deliverables in conjunction with multi-disciplinary project teams. The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader who brings experience, integrity, agility and innovation to the role in leading an ambitious, professional Project Controls team in a dynamic, fast growing, Lean Operation
Summary Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a Project Controls team in the effective and timely delivery of all aspects of Costs, Cost
* reporting, Schedule, Planning and Contracts
* Accountable for effectively managing all areas of the Project Controls team
* Management of Project Control Hours, KPI Delivery, Performance management, Annual Leave, CPD, Continuous Improvement etc.
* Ensure that appropriate Project Controls strategies are prepared, reviewed and approved for all Projects.
* Responsible for the execution of Project Controls deliverables within an agreed schedule agreed hours and to
* an acceptable quality.
* Establish rules and methodologies that are aligned with the client requirements for Project Cost reporting and
* forecasting.
* Ensure compliance with existing approved Project Controls procedures and oversee the development of all Project Controls procedural updates.
* Ensure that accurate Project estimates and Forecasts are prepared and presented to all associated stakeholders on time.
* Establish appropriate and accurate contract schedules, budgets and forecasts for all projects.
* Ensure accurate Monthly cost reports are generated, reviewed and approved in a timely manner.
* Provide all necessary information requested to manage and forecast project outcomes in relation to Costs,
* Schedule and Contracts including Change Management.
* Implement appropriate Lean execution methods including Last Planner, Target Value Design, etc.
* Manage and articulate communications with all key stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of projects both internally and externally
* Identify and lead strategic cost control efforts within a project.
* Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching and SME support to the Project Controls team.
* Align with and drive the Continuous Improvement Culture in Arcadis
* Lead Cost Control efficiency and Lean initiatives both within the department and on client projects.
* Other reasonable work as requested by the Operations Director
Skills and Experience Required
* Candidates should have a third-level qualification in the relevant discipline and typically 10+ years' procurement/cost controls experience.
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary design office or equivalent client engineering team.
* Leading and motivating a team.
* Knowledge of auditing, budgeting, estimating, and forecasting.
* Previous exposure to lean working practices
* Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and meet deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal, organisational, multitasking and communication skills.
* Strong presentation skills.
* Self-starter capable of working on own with minimal supervision and capable of supervising direct reports.
* Strong attention to detail and reporting skills
Preferable:
* German Speaking Desirable
* Previously worked on German Projects
* Experience with Semiconductor/Data Centre Projects