Project Controls Manager

坯潤; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Controls Manager, where you'll lead project planning and cost engineering for large-scale projects. This role emphasizes the importance of meticulous planning, effective communication, and analytical skills. You'll be responsible for ensuring that project controls are established and maintained, while also mentoring a talented team. With a commitment to diversity and excellence, this innovative firm offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on critical projects in energy and materials markets. If you have a passion for project management and a track record of success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience on large projects with a focus on planning and costing.
• Hands-on experience in project management and understanding of PMBOK principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning functions and manage cost engineering services.
• Monitor and audit project controls, implementing mitigation actions as needed.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Engineering

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Cost Professional

Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Hybrid)

Job Description

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading project planning functions, providing competent people, systems, and procedures for proposals, studies, and projects.

Responsibilities

1. Project Planning: Accountable for planning, cost engineering, and capital estimating within projects. Ensures procedures and systems are established and maintained. Manages planning, cost engineering, and capital estimating services to client and project satisfaction. Defines work packaging and coding strategies to meet project requirements. Maintains communication lines for project controls. Monitors and audits project controls, implementing mitigation actions as needed. Supports contractual claims and disputes. Reports on project progress, including progress sl- curves, histograms, and earned value analysis. Recruits and mentors project controls team.

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Certified Cost Professional or Scheduling Professional (or equivalent)
• Degree in business, engineering, or relevant field
• Minimum 10 years' experience on large projects
• Hands-on experience in project costing or planning
• Understanding of PMBOK principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Ability to implement systems, processes, and procedures

Personal Attributes

• Responsible, reliable, punctual, and ethical

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees, dedicated to solving critical challenges in energy and materials markets.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics, in accordance with relevant laws.