We are seeking a highly experienced Project Controls Manager to lead and manage all project controls functions for large-scale multidisciplinary design projects. The role will oversee planning, cost control, reporting, risk, change management, and data governance while leading a team of project controls professionals.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capability combined with hands-on expertise in both planning and cost control within complex design environments.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Governance
• Lead and manage a team of project controls engineers and planners
• Establish project controls governance framework across assigned projects
• Develop and implement project controls plans, procedures, and reporting standards
• Ensure consistency, data integrity, and compliance with contractual and corporate requirements
• Provide strategic oversight to support Project Directors in decision making
Planning & Scheduling
• Develop and maintain integrated design schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent
• Develop detailed planning packages including WBS, deliverable mapping, interfaces, and milestones
• Align schedules with contractual milestones and submission requirements
• Conduct critical path analysis and scenario modelling
• Monitor progress and recommend recovery strategies
Cost Control & Forecasting
• Establish project budgets and cost breakdown structures
• Implement Earned Value Management where applicable
• Monitor actuals vs budget and analyse variances
• Develop and maintain Estimate at Completion and Estimate to Complete
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and revenue projections
• Support financial reporting and margin analysis
Data Management & Reporting
• Develop and maintain Master Deliverables Register (MDR)
• Implement structured reporting dashboards using Power BI or similar tools
• Manage large datasets from multiple disciplines and ensure data accuracy
• Automate reporting workflows and improve data visualization standards
• Deliver executive-level reports highlighting performance, risks, and trends
Risk & Change Management
• Facilitate risk workshops and maintain project risk registers
• Quantify schedule and cost risk impacts
• Support development of mitigation strategies
• Manage change logs and evaluate impact of variations
• Provide integrated impact assessments across schedule, cost, and resources
Stakeholder Management
• Interface with internal design teams, commercial teams, and external stakeholders
• Support client reporting and technical presentations
• Provide advisory input during bid and tender phases where required