Project Controller

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is hiring for a Project Planning & Scheduling role in Metro Manila, Pasig. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in project controls and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields.

The selected candidate will develop project schedules, monitor performance, and manage variations while ensuring compliance and supporting audits. Technical proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project controls within engineering, construction, or EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Monitor schedule performance and identify impacts.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Identify, track, and manage project variations.
• Review and interpret contracts and specifications.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk analysis.
• Maintain project control records.

Skills

Project scheduling and planning

Cost control and forecasting

Variation/change order management

Contract interpretation

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Advanced Excel

Job description

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), milestones, and deliverables aligned with the Terms of Reference (TOR).
• Monitor schedule performance and identify critical path impacts.
• Coordinate schedule updates with the technical engineering team.

Progress Measurement & Reporting

• Measure physical and financial progress against the baseline plan.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including dashboards and KPIs.
• Provide insights on schedule delays, cost overruns, and performance trends.

Variation (Change Order) Management

• Identify, track, and manage project variations and change orders.
• Evaluate cost and schedule impacts of variations.
• Prepare variation estimates, supporting documentation, and justifications.
• Coordinate approvals with stakeholders, clients, and contract administrators.
• Monitor implementation of approved variations and update project baselines.

Contract & Terms of Reference (TOR) Management

• Review and interpret contracts, TOR, and technical specifications.
• Ensure project execution aligns with contractual terms and obligations.
• Monitor compliance with scope, deliverables, and performance requirements.
• Support contract administration, including claims and dispute resolution.
• Identify contractual risks and provide mitigation strategies.

Risk Management

• Maintain and update risk registers.
• Identify project risks related to cost, schedule, and contractual issues.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk analysis.
• Develop and monitor risk mitigation plans.

Change & Claims Support

• Assist in preparation and evaluation of claims related to delays, variations, or contract disputes.
• Provide supporting data for extension of time (EOT) claims or cost recovery.
• Analyze project delays and entitlement under contract provisions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain comprehensive project control records, including schedules, cost reports, and variation logs.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support internal and external audits.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Contract Teams, and Finance.
• Participate in progress, risk, and performance review meetings.
• Provide advisory support on cost, schedule, and contract-related matters.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.

Experience: 5+ years in project controls within engineering, construction, or EPC projects.

Strong Knowledge Of

• Project scheduling and planning
• Cost control and forecasting
• Variation/change order management
• Contract interpretation and Terms of Reference (TOR)
• Earned Value Management (EVM)

Technical Proficiency In

• Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Advanced Excel

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of contract law and project delivery frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines