The Project Controller (PC) plays a pivotal role in supporting projects from early development through construction and into operation, ensuring robust control over cost, schedule, risk, and reporting. This role ensures effective control over cost, schedule, risk, and reporting, and is instrumental in delivering essential project control inputs across all Decision Gates. The primary focus is supporting the German new renewables portfolio, with the flexibility to support projects in other countries or regions as needed.
As a Project Controller, within the team of Project Delivery Germany you will:
- Implement and uphold project controls standards and requirements.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans and budgets, including the Project Master Schedule and baseline.
- Monitor and track key project milestones in alignment with contractual obligations.
- Create and maintain manpower curves where applicable.
- Prepare and support Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) related to schedule, cost, and risk.
- Contribute to tender documentation with project control inputs (e.g., WBS, pricing structures, milestones, reporting frameworks).
- Maintain and regularly update the current schedule and cost forecasts, including variance analyses and scenario planning.
- Initiate and manage re-baselining processes when required, ensuring QRA is conducted in accordance with project standards.
- Report accruals and cash flow to the finance team as needed. • Track and follow up on claims and change order requests, ensuring accurate and compliant processing.
- Lead effective progress meetings with contractors and ensure strong collaboration with the planning function. • Provide high-level portfolio overview support as required.
- Prepare timely, accurate, and comprehensive project reports. • Deliver monthly progress and cost reports aligned with project requirements.
- Support project managers with performance data to aid decision-making.
- Promote communication, coordination, and collaboration across disciplines, projects, and stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Financial Manager on accruals, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
- Collaborate with the Contract Manager to ensure proper handling of claims, change orders, and unit price calculations.