Head of Project Controls — Power Generation Leader

Meralco PowerGen (MGEN); Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Meralco PowerGen (MGEN) seeks a Project Controls Head to establish and manage the controls framework for large-scale power generation projects. This leader will integrate cost control, scheduling, performance measurement, and document control to provide timely executive health metrics.

They will mentor the controls team, ensure compliance with accounting principles, and drive proactive risk mitigation using EVM, critical path scheduling, and robust change control and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Construction Management.
• Master's degree or professional certification (AACE International or PMP) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive experience in project controls for large-scale capital projects.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing a multi-disciplinary Project Controls team.
• Demonstrable experience in the power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sector is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Establish standardized project controls policies, procedures, and reporting structures for cost, schedule, and change management.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee the Project Controls team (Officer, Analyst, Document Controller, Accountant, Scheduler).
• Ensure all project controls activities comply with corporate financial standards and project finance requirements.
• Drive accurate development and justification of the Estimate At Completion (EAC) and flag overruns with mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Earned Value Management (EVM) system.
• Ensure the Scheduler maintains a fully resource-loaded, cost-integrated critical path schedule.
• Prepare and present executive-level project controls reports highlighting variances and risks.
• Manage the formal change control process and assess impact on schedule, cost baseline, and scope.
• Oversee contingency funds reporting and governance for drawdown approvals.
• Master Primavera P6, SAP or similar ERP/PM systems; excellent cost estimating skills.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Earned Value Management

Scheduling

Financial reporting

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Accounting/Construction Management

Master's degree or certification (AACE/PMP)

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

ERP/PM systems

Job description

Meralco PowerGen (MGEN) seeks a Project Controls Head to establish and manage the controls framework for large-scale power generation projects. This leader will integrate cost control, scheduling, performance measurement, and document control to provide timely executive health metrics.

They will mentor the controls team, ensure compliance with accounting principles, and drive proactive risk mitigation using EVM, critical path scheduling, and robust change control and reporting.