Project Controls Specialist
We seek a seasoned Project Controls Specialist to join our team and contribute to the success of industrial plant projects.
About the Role:
* The successful candidate will oversee and drive excellence across a portfolio of industrial plant projects, standardizing, streamlining, and optimizing project control practices across all project phases.
* This leadership role involves developing and monitoring key project control metrics to ensure portfolio alignment with business goals.
* The Project Controls Specialist will define and implement performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project progress and outcomes.
* They will continuously review and improve existing methodologies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and company frameworks.
* The role requires harmonizing project control practices and reporting structures across entities and aligning them with Programme Office standards.
* The specialist will develop and manage central databases tracking project KPIs, including cost, productivity, quality, risk, and change management.
* They will apply project controls from early-stage planning (conceptual, pre-FEED, FEED) through to execution (EPC).
* The successful candidate will integrate innovative technologies, including AI and advanced analytics, to enhance data insights.
* They will create and maintain dynamic dashboards and visual reports using Power BI or equivalent tools.
* The Project Controls Specialist will design and implement systems that integrate project management and control data across platforms.
* They will ensure connectivity with ERP, Primavera OPC, and systems for document management, QA/QC, risk, cost estimation, and HSE.
* The role requires collaborating cross-functionally with team leads and project managers to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
* The specialist will standardize structures such as WBS, CBS, and coding systems for consistent project tracking.
* They will define methodologies for physical progress measurement and forecasting using weighted techniques.
* The Project Controls Specialist will oversee and enhance planning, scheduling, and cost control workflows and tools.
* They will work closely with Estimating to validate project cost and schedule assumptions.
* The specialist will provide expert support to Project Execution teams with analytics, reporting, and project controls input.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls within industrial plant projects.
* Preferred sector experience: Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, or related industries.
* Expert proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
* Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Advanced Excel.
* Hands-on experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI (or similar).
* Willingness to travel internationally for short and mid-term assignments.
* Fluent English; additional languages (German, Portuguese, French) are advantageous.
* Strong analytical thinking, results-driven, excellent communication, and collaborative mindset.
What We Offer:
* A challenging and rewarding career opportunity.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to us.