Project Controls Lead

Maersk; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Project Controls Lead within the Bid Team at APM Terminals to drive the development and alignment of bid scope across operations, tech and project execution, ensuring a coherent and competitive bid.

You will coordinate with Investment and Finance, develop schedules in Primavera P6, and create cost estimates with SME input, while conducting basic risk analysis and supporting contingency planning.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project controls or project management experience.
• Experience with pre-bid scheduling, risk management, cost estimating and document control.
• Graduate degree in a technical discipline (MSc preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own and drive bid scope alignment across operational, technical and project execution inputs.
• Lead bid preparation processes across stages and coordinate with Investment and Finance teams.
• Develop high-level schedules in Primavera P6 and link deliverables to project ramp-up.
• Prepare cost estimates with input from internal and external SMEs and benchmark against norms.
• Conduct basic risk analysis and support contingency development; ensure high-quality tender docs in English.

Skills

Project controls

Bid management

Primavera P6

Risk management

Cost estimating

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

Education

MSc in a technical discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

APM Terminals At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving — observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be a part of our journey. You will join the Bid Team within Business Implementation Management, supporting APM Terminals’ growth strategy by developing competitive bids for new terminals, acquisitions and expansions of existing facilities. Your main goal as Project Controls Lead will be to bring together operational, technical and project execution inputs across scope, cost, schedule, organisational requirements and risk to create a coherent and competitive bid. By aligning these inputs across teams, you will provide the critical information needed to evaluate opportunities, understand key trade‑offs, support informed investment decisions and establish a strong foundation for successful project delivery.

What We Can Offer At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement means every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers by continuously refining how we work. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. Contribute to growth opportunities involving new terminals, acquisitions and expansions of existing facilities. Work across operational, technical and project execution domains in a complex, international stakeholder environment. Help strengthen a standardized, optimized and continuously improving business implementation setup. Apply your project controls expertise across multiple concurrent opportunities and throughout the bid lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the development, alignment and maintenance of operational, technical and project execution scope within bids, in line with APM Terminals standards.
• Lead the overall bid preparation process across the probe, develop and secure stages as the main Business Implementation Management and COO function representative.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Investment and Finance teams, and facilitate workshops such as risk identification sessions.
• Challenge business and technical content from an overarching perspective, ensuring a coherent, consistent and competitive bid approach.
• Develop high-level schedules in Primavera P6, connecting technical and business operational deliverables to the overall project and business ramp‑up narrative.
• Develop cost estimates using input from internal and external subject‑matter experts, including benchmarking against comparable projects and established norms.
• Conduct basic risk analysis, support time and cost contingency development, facilitate scenario planning, integrate organisational or joint venture considerations, and secure high‑quality tender documentation in English.

What We Are Looking For:

• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time.
• Leadership expectation: We are looking for people who consistently put customers first, lead by example with respect for people, deliver results with integrity, and drive continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day.
• Relevant experience: Bring 5–10 years of project controls or project management experience, including exposure to pre‑bid scheduling, risk management, cost estimating and document control.
• Technical foundation: Hold a graduate degree, preferably an MSc or equivalent, in a technical discipline, with experience using Primavera scheduling software and Microsoft Office.
• Sector exposure: Experience in terminal construction or large civil construction projects is desired; experience in container operations would be advantageous.
• Bid capability: Demonstrate experience in bid or proposal development, strong planning and analytical skills, and the ability to understand technical and commercial trade‑offs.
• Communication and collaboration: Communicate fluently in professional English, build effective stakeholder relationships and work constructively across organisational levels and cultural backgrounds. A second language, such as Spanish, is an advantage.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace. APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals.