Project controller

MSC Cruises; Genf; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Cruises in Geneva seeks a Project Controller to coordinate budgeting, cost control and planning across global projects, with regular site visits to monitor progress.

You will work with project managers, finance and legal to develop budgets, track costs, forecast future needs and ensure change orders are valued and controlled across diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or similar education.
• 10+ years’ experience in construction projects (airports, commercial real estate, cruise terminals, hotels, mixed use facilities).
• Experience in port infrastructure construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate budgeting, cost control and planning across projects globally.
• Monitor progress with project managers and regularly visit construction sites.
• Develop budgets and cost estimates with Finance, Legal and other departments.
• Oversee cost estimating, budgeting and cash flow planning for new projects.
• Maintain monthly cost analysis and forecasting for potential mitigations.
• Support variations analysis and guidance to estimators under supervision.
• Ensure accurate value of Change Orders and project economics.

Skills

Project management

Deadline driven

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Fluent English

Multitasking

Under pressure

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Where passion meets opportunity The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!

Your Purpose

Based in Geneva and reporting to the VP Global Constructions, the Project Controller will be responsible for the coordination/implementation of budgeting, cost control, planning with each project manager across any project globally. The position will require regular visits to construction sites to monitor progress.

Your Impact

• Cost Estimating and Budget Development - collaborate with Finance, Legal and other Departments to prepare together with the project managers budgets and cost estimates, and manage and oversee all cost estimating and budgeting for new construction and development projects, including soft costs, hard costs, and other development related expenses.
• Project Scheduling – to promote a standard of planning and recurrent updates, including pre-construction and construction phases.
• Monthly cost analysis – checking cost progression and reporting any deviation, developing a control system worldwide on all the projects
• Monthly budgeting – forecasting together with the Team any upcoming costs, with enough advance to plan possible mitigation and savings
• Planning – based on a deep technical understanding of projects’ schedules, he/she will study and update of an economical advancement and a cash flow plan. He will also contribute to keep updated the timeline of upcoming projects.
• Structured support in analysis of variations and claims to better check the correct value of Change Orders
• Support and guidance to external and internal Cost Estimators, that will work under his responsability

Your Journey so far

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or similar education.
• 10+ years’ experience in construction projects (airports, commercial real estate, cruise terminals, hotels, mixed use facilities).
• Experience in port infrastructure construction (breakwaters, quays walls, dredging, etc.) is a plus.

Your Essentials

• Highly motivated and deadline driven, project management skills
• Ability to work independently;
• Self-starter who can implement processes and drive accountability for the department;
• Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in different locations;
• Attention to detail and ability to work consistently and accurately;
• Team player with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization;
• Fluent English;
• Knowledge of any other language is an advantage.
• Ability to multitask and flexibility to change of strategy;
• Willingness to take the initiative;
• Medium-high capability to work under pressure.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.