Project Controls Head

Meralco Powergen (Mgen); Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Meralco Powergen (Mgen) in Manila seeks a Project Controls Head to establish and manage the project controls framework across power generation initiatives. You will lead cost, schedule, and change management, delivering timely health metrics to executives.

The role requires 10–12 years in project controls, 5+ years in leadership, and proven experience in power, oil & gas or heavy industry. A Bachelor's in a related field is required; advanced certifications are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Construction Management.
• 10–12 years in project controls for large-scale capital projects.
• 5+ years in a leadership or Head role managing a multi-disciplinary Project Controls team.
• Demonstrable experience in the power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sector.

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 compliance with corporate financial standards, accounting principles, and project finance requirements.
• Oversee the Earned Value Management (EVM) system and ensure integration of cost data with schedules.
• Prepare executive-level project controls reports highlighting variances, risks, and profitability.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Cost Estimating

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Scheduling

Executive-level communication

Leadership

Data presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Construction Management

Master's degree or professional certification (AACE International or PMP)

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Job description

The Project Controls Head is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing the overall project controls framework for all power generation projects. This critical leadership role integrates cost control, scheduling, performance measurement, and document control to provide accurate and timely project health metrics to the executive team. The Head ensures rigorous financial and execution governance, allowing for proactive risk mitigation and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• 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), ensuring high performance and technical proficiency.
• Ensure all project controls activities comply with corporate financial standards, accounting principles, and project finance requirements.

Cost Management & Forecasting

• Accountable for establishing the project's control budget and tracking committed costs, actual costs, and expenditures against the baseline.
• Drive the accurate development and justification of the Estimate At Completion (EAC), flagging potential overruns and identifying necessary mitigation strategies.
• Manage project cash flow projections and variance analysis, ensuring alignment with overall corporate financing strategies.

Performance & Schedule Integration

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Earned Value Management (EVM) system to objectively measure project performance.
• Ensure the Scheduler maintains a critical path schedule that is fully resource-loaded and integrated with cost data for accurate performance tracking.
• Prepare and present executive-level project controls reports, summarizing technical and financial variances, critical risks, and project profitability to the Project Development & Execution Head.

Change & Risk Management

• Manage the formal change control process, evaluating the impact of proposed changes on the schedule, cost baseline, and technical scope.
• Oversee the utilization and reporting of project contingency funds, ensuring proper governance and approval for drawdown.

Information & Compliance

• Supervise the Document Controller to maintain a comprehensive and auditable system for all project records, contracts, and technical correspondence.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external financial and project audits, ensuring the integrity and traceability of all project controls data.

Technical Competencies:

• Mastery of industry-standard scheduling and project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, "SAP", or similar ERP/Project Management systems).
• Expert proficiency in cost estimating, budgeting, variance analysis, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong working knowledge of project financial reporting, accounting principles, and contract terms (EPC, PPA).
• Exceptional analytical, presentation, and communication skills to convey complex financial and schedule information clearly to executive management.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a specialized technical team effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Construction Management. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., AACE International certification, PMP with a focus on Project Controls) 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 or Head role managing a multi-disciplinary Project Controls team.
• Demonstrable experience in the power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial sector is mandatory.