Freelance Project Control Manager

DPS Group Global; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading project management company in Germany is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead a team responsible for the timely delivery of project controls for various client projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in procurement and cost controls, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Knowledge of German is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of procurement / cost controls experience.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary design office or engineering team.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage Project Controls team.
• Ensure Timely delivery of project controls deliverables.
• Establish contract schedules and budgets.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cost Reporting

Schedule Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ausbildung

Third-level qualification in relevant discipline

Jobbeschreibung

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, organizational, 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