EP+ Project Controls Manager

Water Technologies

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for overseeing project controls functions, including cost management, change management, risk management, and executive reporting. This role involves supporting execution teams through risk analysis, financial and operational support, and building risk management capabilities while driving change. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, financial acumen, and the ability to lead cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in project controls or project management.
Must have +8 years of experience in the NORAM Region with a strong understanding and experience of Project Controls in a Construction environment.
Fluency in English language (French is a plus) and the ability to draft and negotiate in them.
Experience working with Design-Build (EP, or EPC) contractors and contracts.
Strong experience in managing projects in the construction field.
Planning & cost control experience is a must.
Experience working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to provide creative business-oriented advice in a global, fast-paced environment.
Commercial and execution acumen and understanding of the North American government, market, and payor dynamics.
Ability to influence and persuade with experience of negotiations.
Experience in working in different cultures and environments.
Good verbal and written communications skills, including presentations to customers and internal team members.
Organized and self-motivated for success.
Demonstrated prioritisation skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities.
Communication at all levels of the organisation.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
General understanding of water treatment technologies and customer industries and operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee budget development, cost tracking, variance analysis forecasting, and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
Evaluate change orders, assess the impact of scope changes on cost and time, and maintain change logs to protect the company from financial exposure.
Facilitate risk identification, quantify potential impacts, develop mitigation strategies, and manage contingency funds.
Generate detailed performance dashboards and reports to update internal stakeholders, executives, and clients on project health.
Supervise, mentor, and train junior staff, including Project Coordinators and Cost Engineers.
Support the execution teams through risk analysis, supports financially and operationally, and builds risk management capabilities while driving change.
Ensure consistent application of project management methodologies across assigned projects.
Oversee the development and maintenance of detailed project schedules, resource allocation, and critical path analysis for assigned projects.
Establish and monitor project budgets, track expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage cost variances for assigned projects.
Implement and utilize EVM principles to accurately measure project performance and progress.
Prepare and deliver regular, comprehensive project status reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and variance analysis, to project stakeholders and senior leadership.
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget, ensuring they are effectively documented, approved, and implemented.
Drive continuous improvement in project controls processes and tools within the area of responsibility.
Provide negotiations preparation and support to the Project Management and other execution teams.
Advise execution Project Managers on complex contracts.