Project Control Manager

Tecnicas Reunidas; Chennai District; On-site; INR 7,000,000 - 11,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

Health insurance discounts

Study grants and training

Disability accommodation support

Shuttle bus service

Job summary

Técnicas Reunidas is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to lead cost management, scheduling, and performance monitoring for large engineering projects in India. The role emphasizes standardization, reporting excellence, and commercial awareness to drive profitability, spanning power, hydrogen, carbon capture, and BoP projects.

The candidate should have extensive experience in project controls, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, and schedule development, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering and 15–20+ years in project controls.
• Proven track record in cost engineering, cost control and change management.
• Experience leading planning/scheduling, contract administration, and risk work.
• Understanding of client billing, invoicing cycles and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and key documents to understand requirements.
• Establish project controls procedures, methodologies, and targets.
• Define objectives for schedule, cost, and budget at project/department level.
• Ensure schedules, staffing plans, and control documents are maintained.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, and performance control processes.
• Monitor KPIs and identify deviations from approved targets.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to align objectives and resolve issues.
• Support risk mitigation and commercial strategies with PM oversight.
• Provide accurate status reports to management and build client relationships.

Skills

Cost engineering

Scheduling

Cost control

Change management

Contract administration

Risk identification

Revenue recognition

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Técnicas Reunidas (TR) is a leading international engineering and construction company in the energy sector, with more than 65 years of experience and over 13,000 professionals worldwide. We have our headquarters in Madrid, offices in Bilbao and Cartagena, and engineering centers in India, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Chile, among others, offering career opportunities in a truly international environment. Our commitment to people has been recognized with the Top Employer certification in Spain and India.

Global projects and the energy of the future

At TR, we deliver projects in Oil & Gas, Power, and we are advancing toward the energy of the future through hydrogen, clean fuels, and carbon capture projects, integrating digitalization, AI, and robotics. Our high level of professionalism and commitment drives continuous research to improve efficiency and sustainability, always in strict compliance with the law and aligned with the highest ethical standards.

ROLE SUMMARY

Project Controls Manager: Leads project controls activities, ensuring effective cost management, scheduling, and performance monitoring to support successful project delivery. The role drives

standardization, reporting excellence, commercial awareness, and continuous improvement, while providing strategic insights for decision‑making and business profitability. Extensive experience in

power generation, renewable energy, hydrogen‑ready facilities, carbon capture, substations, and Balance of Plant (BoP) projects is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and understand project contracts, requirements, and key documentation.
• Establish and implement project controls procedures and methodologies.
• Define project and departmental objectives related to schedule, cost, and budget.
• Ensure project schedules, staffing plans, and control documents are maintained.
• Apply and optimize corporate standards, workflows, and reporting practices.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, and performance control processes.
• Monitor project KPIs and identify deviations from approved targets.
• Recommend and drive corrective actions to improve project performance.
• Provide accurate and timely project status reports to management.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to align objectives and resolve issues.
• Ensure financial performance, contractual compliance, and planning effectiveness.
• Support risk mitigation and commercial strategies with Project Management.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure alignment with project goals.

TECHNICAL SKILL

• Bachelor/master's in engineering
• Minimum of 15 years to 20 + Years of relevant professional experience, with a proven track record in project controls within engineering projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, and cost analysis.
• Proven experience in directing planning and scheduling activities, including schedule development, monitoring, control, and performance analysis.
• Experience in contract administration, including claims management, variation orders, and negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of contract structures (lump sum, reimbursable, framework agreements)
• Skilled in commercial risk identification such as; scope changes, productivity losses, resource allocation inefficiencies and implementing mitigation measures
• Knowledge of client billing processes, invoicing cycles, and supporting timely revenue recognition.

Location: Bangalore / Chennai

What we offer

• Health and well-being programs (physical and emotional)
• Health insurance discounts and access to Wellhub
• Study grants, continuous training, and professional development
• Workplace adaptation for individuals with a Disability Certificate ≥ 33%
• Shuttle bus service(Chennai Office)

Diversity and equality

At Técnicas Reunidas, we have a strong commitment to equal opportunities for women and men, as well as to diversity. To this end, we carry out rigorous recruitment processes that ensure these principles.