Senior Manager Project Controls

McDermott International, Ltd; Squamish; On-site; CAD 322,000 - 349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Total rewards package

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd seeks a Senior Manager Project Controls to oversee the EPFCI project controls lifecycle, ensuring robust cost control, schedule management, and risk mitigation. The role requires deep expertise in EVM, planning, and cost forecasting, with leadership of a skilled project controls team.

You will coordinate with Project Manager and stakeholders to maintain baselines, monitor expenditures, and drive performance improvements while adhering to company policies and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 14+ years of experience in cost control or project controls within the EPCI industry
• Knowledge of cost control methodologies including earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, and risk analysis
• Proficiency with cost control software/tools (Primavera P6, SAP, Excel) to analyze data and reports
• Strong analytical abilities with the capacity to interpret complex financial data for insights
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing a team
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Project

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Project Controls activities throughout the EPFCI project lifecycle
• Understand and apply contract requirements of assigned projects
• Provide planning supervision and direction
• Collaborate with the Project Manager/Director to monitor schedule and forecast dates
• Develop and implement cost control strategies in line with industry standards
• Establish baselines with project managers and ensure budget/contractual adherence
• Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Lead Project Controls team and provide training and evaluations
• Collaborate with procurement and contracts to evaluate vendor agreements
• Ensure adherence to McDermott systems and processes
• Maintain an integrated Level 3 schedule and proactive look-ahead progress
• Manage risk & opportunity strategies and ensure effective communication
• Support Risk & Opportunity function and risk management execution
• Lead and verify compliance with McDermott policies and mandatory training

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Manager Project Controls requires an in-depth understanding of Project Controls concepts, theories, principles, and basic knowledge of other related disciplines. The Senior Manager of Project Controls must be able to apply industry standards to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, and influence process improvements. The Senior Manager of Project Controls is required to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that negatively impact the organization. Decisions made by the Senior Manager of Project Controls should be guided by internal policies, best practices, budgets, and the business plan.

Job Description

The Senior Manager Project Controls requires an in-depth understanding of Project Controls concepts, theories, principles, and basic knowledge of other related disciplines. The Senior Manager of Project Controls must be able to apply industry standards to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, and influence process improvements. The Senior Manager of Project Controls is required to identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that negatively impact the organization. Decisions made by the Senior Manager of Project Controls should be guided by internal policies, best practices, budgets, and the business plan.

Salary Range

$246,708 - $227,819. The range is for contracted hours only. In addition, McDermott offers a competitive total rewards package, including project up-lift and bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Project Controls activities throughout the EPFCI project lifecycle
• Must have a thorough understanding of the contract requirements of the project they are assigned to
• Provide planning supervision and direction
• Directly work with the Project Manager/Director to provide visibility into the project schedule, its status, forecast completion dates, and provide alternatives in cases where mitigation is required
• Develop and implement comprehensive cost control strategies, policies, and procedures in line with industry standards and best practices
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to establish schedule and cost control baselines and ensure adherence to budgetary and contractual constraints
• Monitor project expenditures, including material costs, labor, expenses, and subcontract cost to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate potential overruns
• Conduct regular cost performance reviews and variance analyses to assess project financial health and provide actionable recommendations for cost optimization
• Implement efficient cost-reporting systems and tools to provide accurate and timely financial information
• Lead a team of Project Controls professionals by providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with procurement and contract management teams to evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with project requirements
• Ensure adherence to McDermott systems and processes
• Ensure that the project develops and maintains an overall integrated Level 3 schedule
• Proactively manage the schedule; review and use late and look ahead reports to achieve the same
• Progress the schedule on an ongoing basis and analyze the impact
• Proactively manage all functional deliverables using the look-ahead process
• Liaise with the Project Functional Managers and critical vendors to ensure that the EPFCI schedule is developed at the required level of detail that will enable proper management and execution of the scope of work
• Ensure Risk & Opportunity strategies are communicated effectively and understood across the organization
• Promote the active management and harvesting of opportunities across projects
• Monitor for effectiveness and assist in the implementation of the Business Management System
• Support duties related to Risk & Opportunity function, as directed by the Project Director
• Execution Risk Management
  • Facilitate the risk management process for projects in execution supporting the mitigation of risks identified in the tender stage and continuous identification of risks along the project execution path
  • Roll out of project risk & opportunity management program to project team ensuring that roles, responsibilities, requirements, deliverables, and expectations are understood and agreed
  • Maintain a schedule of monthly engagements with the project team and management to ensure timely and accurate updating of the risk register and associated mitigation activities
  • Execute service agreement with the project manager to assure full alignment on how risk management will be applied to the project and any project-specific deliverables
  • Provide management with a strategic view of key risks impacting cost and schedule
• Support monthly CSRA (cost & schedule risk analysis)
• Own and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures
• Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teams

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience of at least 14+ years in cost control or project controls roles within the EPCI industry
• Strong knowledge of project cost control methodologies, including earned value management (EVM), cost forecasting, and risk analysis
• Proficient in using industry-standard cost control software and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, Excel) to analyze data, generate reports, and support decision-making processes
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including experience in managing and developing an effective team
• Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken
• Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Project

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