Project Control Manager

Advanced Resource Managers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Account Consultant specializing in project controls within the Defence and Aerospace sectors. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring adherence to governance processes, and delivering accurate project reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project controls, including cost and risk management, and experience with various project management tools. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering successful outcomes and driving project excellence in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls on complex/major projects.
• Knowledge of project controls approaches and practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project governance and control processes.
• Manage scheduling and cost management for project execution.
• Provide regular management reporting on project status.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Management

Risk Management

Scheduling Management

Performance Management (EVM)

Change Management

Configuration Control

Team Collaboration

Tools

MSP

P6

RiskHive

ERP/SAP systems

Job description

Senior Account Consultant - Specialist in both Permanent & Contract recruiting for the Defence and Aerospace sectors.

Project Controls Manager

Bristol

6-month contract

Paying up to £65p/h (Inside IR35)

Responsibilities:

• Establish/maintain or adhere to the specific PC governance, processes and procedures across the project and in accordance with the related customer contract.
• Establish the Performance Measurement Baseline position in terms of scope/cost/schedule and the ongoing governance control of these.
• Manage scheduling staff to develop, manage, revise, and analyse integrated project schedules including all phases of project execution, including contract partnerships and relevant sub-suppliers.
• Undertake, or manage project controls staff to provide, cost management/change management/risk & opportunity management and document management provision.
• Provide regular management reporting both internal and external to the project to provide relevant, accurate and reliable information on the status and forecast of the project.
• Interrogate subcontractor data related to project controls to inform the project PMB and monitor related delivery performance.
• Gather independent evidence to provide confidence that the project is likely to achieve the success criteria.
• Integration and alignment of project control toolsets, including where necessary across contract partnerships and relevant sub-suppliers.
• Establish a reliable and accurate Earned Value Management (EVM) system, and on-going generation and interrogation of earned value reports to enable reporting to be completed in accordance with the contract and the enable to project and/or programme manager to make informed decisions.
• Establish on-going and regular risk management process throughout the team, and risk reporting including schedule risk analysis in accordance with the contract.
• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews.
• Maintain all key project control documentation and update as necessary.
• Ensure effective configuration control is maintained at all times.
• Provide weekly and monthly Project Progress and Metrics Reports as appropriate for the project.

Experience required:

• Experience in project controls on complex/major projects or programmes.
• Have knowledge of project controls approaches and practices, such as planning/scheduling management, cost management, risk management and analysis, performance management (i.e. EVM), change management and configuration control.
• Experience of applying and assuring related project controls governance measures.
• Experience in working with common project controls toolsets, such as MSP/P6, RiskHive, ERP/SAP systems etc.
• A clear focus on project outcomes and an ability to encourage others to strive for the greater good.
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams, including external suppliers and customers.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Management

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing