Project Control Lead

JASARA PMC is actively seeking a strategic and experienced Project Control Lead to oversee our project controls operations and drive the success of our major projects. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for establishing project control standards and ensuring that all phases of project execution are effectively planned, monitored, and controlled. Your expertise will enable project teams to achieve their goals within the specified timeframes and budgets while adhering to the highest standards of quality.
This role requires a strong understanding of scheduling principles, critical path method (CPM) techniques, and project management software. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and updating project schedules, monitoring progress, and identifying potential delays to ensure projects stay on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Scheduling and Planning:
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, including master schedules and detailed construction schedules, using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Prepare pre-construction and construction phase schedules, incorporating all project activities and milestones.
• Develop design, procurement, and construction master programs, ensuring alignment with the overall project master schedule.
• Obtain First Party approval for project schedules and distribute copies to all relevant stakeholders.
• Schedule Monitoring and Control:
• Monitor and report on the actual progress of work against the planned schedule, identifying any potential or actual delays.
• Analyze schedule performance and conduct schedule health checks based on cost and time metrics.
• Take necessary actions, with First Party approval, to mitigate delays and ensure adherence to key milestones and completion dates
• Progress Reporting and Documentation:
• Update project schedules regularly (at least monthly) to reflect the current project status and distribute updated schedules to relevant parties.
• Prepare and maintain separate design, procurement, approvals, tendering, awards, and construction schedules, ensuring compatibility with the approved project master program.
• Ensure that consultants and contractors submit required progress reports and documentation.
• Review and analyze progress reports, identifying any deviations from the schedule and recommending corrective actions
• Contract Administration:
• Participate in contract administration activities, ensuring that schedule-related contractual obligations are met.
• Review and comment on contractors' schedule submissions, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Verify and endorse contractors' invoices, including supporting progress and milestone certificates, for First Party approval and payment processing.
• Communication and Reporting:
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly executive summary reports to the First Party, highlighting schedule performance, potential delays, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and distribute regular schedule updates (monthly, bi-weekly, weekly) as required.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders regarding schedule updates, potential delays, and corrective actions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project planning and scheduling for construction projects.
• Strong understanding of scheduling principles, CPM techniques, and project management software (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.