Project Controls Director – Ferrovial Construction Canada

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Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide.

Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that celebrates cultural diversity and fosters creativity.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Develop strategy for the Project Controls function.

Design and implement an integrated project controls system.

Produce and regularly update Project Controls procedures, developing project controls execution plans, procedures, and guidance.

Support and monitor the implementation of these procedures in projects for performance analysis, reporting, and cost/program integration according to contract requirements.

Support and monitor the development of the project baseline across scope, time, cost, risk, schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification, opportunities for improvement, and earned value management.

Mentor project controls managers and team members.

Manage Project Control staff, set targets, and review performance.

Develop an Audit Programme for projects, implement and lead the Audit Programme, and produce reports.

Identify complex construction and associated risks/opportunities and assist in resolving any problems.

Promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Implement necessary processes in the Project to ensure compliance with company Processes.

Develop Project Controls strategy in agreement with the Project Senior Leadership Team.

Lead the Project Controls team at Project Level, liaising closely with the Project Director, Planning Manager, Commercial Manager, Finance Manager, and Delivery Managers.

Develop and communicate the Project Controls Plan, where the change, cost, value, risk, and schedule management processes are explained and defined, discharging the Work Information obligations in Project Controls.

Develop and communicate the Risk Management Plan, implement the process, lead meetings with team managers, and assist in identifying risks and opportunities.

Develop and communicate the process for the collection of measurement information from differente sources, including resource, cost, schedule, and physical progress.

Assist the Commercial Team with change management processes and procedures.

Develop performance metrics and reports tailored for executive leaders, project managers, and construction supervisors, highlighting negative variances/trends, potential issues, and risk status.

Skills, Competence, and Interpersonal Skills:

15+ years construction industry experience.

Confident leader and negotiator with an excellent understanding of construction principles and the relationship between delivery teams and commercial functions.

Extensive experience in project controls.

Extensive experience with cost management systems within major civil engineering projects.

Proven strong analytical skills.

Excellent knowledge of documentation systems. Sound interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively with the supply chain, colleagues, and clients. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to manage a team and deliver timely high-quality reports.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

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