Project Control Lead

MDE Stavanger; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent or project-based employment

Travel discount

Mobilization and onboarding support

Job summary

MDE is seeking a Project Control Lead to support Project Managers in achieving business and project goals. You will oversee the Master Cost Schedule and Current Cost Estimate, plan, cost estimation, and monthly reporting for dedicated projects.

You will guide Planning and Cost Control Specialists, drive project control tools adoption, and lead a multidisciplinary team through cost, planning, reporting, and analysis to ensure robust budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Business Administration, Engineering or a technical Construction Management certificate.
• 10+ years of relevant project experience, preferably from early phase to execution phase projects.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Proactively follow up on progress of deliverables.
• Self-organized with excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Note: all hires screened against sanctions lists.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Manage Master Control Schedule, Current Cost Estimate, planning, cost estimation and monthly reporting.
• Guide Planning and Cost Control Specialists where applicable.
• Lead cost, planning, progress reporting, and reporting teams.
• Coordinate monthly project reporting and cost forecasting.
• Drive cost- and schedule-risk analyses and risk evaluations.

Skills

Project management

English communication

Leadership

Education

MSc/BSc in Business Administration

Engineering background

Construction Management certificate

Job description

We are looking for a Project Control Lead

Job Description

• The Project Control Lead provides direct support to Project Manager(s) in ensuring that our projects achieve business- and project goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the overall Master Control Schedule (MCE) on dedicated projects, CCE (Current Cost Estimate), planning, cost estimation and monthly reporting on the dedicated project(s).
• Provides guidance to Planning and Cost Control Specialists where applicable.
• The Project Control Lead shall be a driver for the implementation of project control tools, systems, training and follow-up to ensure proper utilization.
• Ensure the project use a consistent and agreed approach to the management of cost including reporting and forecasting. Active use of risk- and opportunity evaluation in the budgeting process.
• Lead a team of different discipline for cost, planning, progress reporting, DCC/LCI, MOC and analysis and reporting.
• Support finance in license budgeting and be a focal point for coordination.
• Tracking of expenditure against budgets on dedicated projects.
• Actively support projects in preparation of standard project work breakdown structure for project budgets.
• Preparation and collation of full project cost estimates across project phases.
• Identify issues and put forward recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in reporting requirements, planned and ad-hoc.
• Co-ordinate the completion of the monthly report on dedicated projects working closely with project team members to establish cost/financial information and performance.
• Support the estimating process to ensure cost risks are identified and appropriately quantified.
• Review, analyze and challenge supplier and contractor cost- and study reports together with dedicated project control teams.
• Monitor and act on progress reporting and align with agreed KPIs.
• Direct and chair cost management meetings with contractors on dedicated projects and internal departments involved in the cost process.
• Interface and coordinate with other stakeholders as required.
• Combine use of planning- and cost data for situational awareness of project status.
• Drive the process of performing cost- and schedule risk analysis.

Qualification Requirements

• MSc or BSc in Business Administration, Engineering or a technical certificate in Construction Management.
• 10+ years of relevant project experience, proven experience from early phase phase execution phase projects in similar position will be preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Proactively follow up on progress of deliverables.
• Self-organized, self-going.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Please note that all hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.
  Duration:01.09.2026 - 30.09.2027

We offer:

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Career opportunities with leading companies within energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction
• A wide range of challenging projects - both nationally and internationally
• Exclusive access to MDE's strong project and client portfolio through established framework agreements
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments by experienced recruitment and operations teams
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop your expertise through varied assignments and long-term career planning
• Home-work-home travel discount agreements and other attractive employee benefits

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About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value.
MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together.
Forecasting, Planning, Cost control, Project Control