Director Project Control

Job Summary

The Director, Project Controls is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the project controls function, ensuring the effective planning, scheduling, cost management, risk assessment, and reporting for all projects. This role involves establishing robust project controls frameworks, managing a team of professionals, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project performance aligns with organizational goals. The Director will drive the integration of best practices, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability across the project lifecycle.

Role and Responsibly Strategic Leadership and Framework Development

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive project controls framework, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals.
• Establish and enforce project controls standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency across all projects.
• Provide strategic direction to the project controls team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices, driving innovation within the project controls function.

Planning and Scheduling

• Oversee the development and maintenance of detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Ensure that planning processes incorporate resource allocation, critical path analysis, and milestone tracking.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to identify potential scheduling risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and make recommendations for adjustments to maintain adherence to schedules.

Cost Management and Budget Oversight

• Manage project cost control processes, including budget preparation, cost forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered within approved budgets, identifying cost saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Review and approve project cost estimates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project scope.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on cost performance, financial risks, and corrective actions.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Identify, assess, and monitor project risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on project performance.
• Ensure the integration of risk management practices into project planning and execution processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address and resolve risk related issues, maintaining project integrity and continuity.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project controls professionals, fostering a high performance culture.
• Ensure that team members are adequately trained in project controls tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and support professional growth and development for team members.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team and across departments.

Reporting and Performance Monitoring

• Oversee the preparation of detailed project performance reports, providing insights into schedule, cost, and risk metrics.
• Ensure the timely delivery of accurate and actionable reports to senior management, stakeholders, and clients.
• Implement performance monitoring tools and dashboards to enhance transparency and decision making.
• Provide recommendations to improve project performance based on data analysis and trends.

Document Control Management

• Oversee all document control management procedures and day to day activities to ensure efficient workflow, recording, and archiving.
• Oversee document control software and tools (e.g., Aconex, Unifier, PM Web), to ensure best implementation of the systems.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for project controls related matters, providing updates and addressing concerns from senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication between project teams, clients, and other stakeholders regarding project controls processes and performance.
• Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and other departments to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from outside the organization for project controls related matters.

Technology and Process Optimization

• Drive the implementation of project controls software and tools, ensuring their effective integration into project workflows (e.g., ERP sys, PMIS sys).
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project controls activities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of project controls systems, making recommendations for upgrades and improvements as needed.

Ensure the most efficient way of integration between software systems and platforms (e.g., ERP, SAP, Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field; project management certificate will be an addition.
• 10-12 years of total experience in project controls, including 5-7 years in a managerial role overseeing planning, cost management, and risk assessment functions.
• Proven track record in managing project controls for large scale construction or development projects across various sectors.