Responsable du contrôle de projet - Lead Project Controls Specialist

GE Vernova•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

About The Position

For projects related to customer equipment, facilities, or infrastructure, this role is responsible for project delivery, profit and loss (P&L) accountability, and customer satisfaction through effective management of project-related activities and resources. The role impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning and execution. It operates with some autonomy while remaining focused on the execution of activities within an operating discipline governed by established functional practices and procedures. Some judgment is required, typically with guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Finance or Engineering, or equivalent experience (finance training required for engineering degree)
Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written
5+ years of experience planning large turnkey projects
Experience supporting cost control on at least 2 large turnkey projects
Experience as Lead Planner on at least 2 turnkey projects

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of project planning and proficiency in Primavera
Experience with SAP ERP
Knowledge of cost control practices on large, complex turnkey projects
Knowledge of forensic analysis on large, complex turnkey projects

Responsibilities

Develop integrated tender schedules and cost estimates
Develop the project schedule and project budget in cost and scheduling tools
Ensure compliance with the Global Standard process for Project Controls
Support the Project Manager in aligning project budgets with the sold scope in the appropriate systems
Maintain the project schedule and cost forecast throughout the project lifecycle
Analyze schedule and cost trends and provide the project team with cost and schedule forecasts
Maintain a register of potential schedule and cost risks
Maintain a register of actual and committed costs
Review and control cost movements, comparing them with current scope and progress as well as previous forecasts; compare against productivity factors and validate estimate accuracy
Communicate schedule, cost, forecast, and risk status to functional cost owners and drive/support risk mitigation
Provide internal and external reporting on project status
Collaborate with third parties on project costs and schedules
Present all financial data in a transparent manner and participate in project and management reviews to present cost status
Provide change order calculations to ensure schedule and cost estimates are accurate
Update changes in the appropriate systems to ensure costs reflect the current situation
Align with the Finance Controller to ensure reconciliation between approved project financial data and the accounting books
Support project closeout and claims
Provide support for tenders
Oversee the project planning function
Ensure the quality of project controls reporting
Ensure the accuracy of cost budgets, actuals, and forecasts
Collaborate with functional cost owners to identify cost reduction strategies
Ensure alignment with established standards (WBS, processes, procedures, and tool usage)
Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the project cost control team, where applicable
Comply with quality procedures, work instructions, and processes at the GSI level and within the Project Controls function
Report or resolve non-conformances and process deviations in a timely manner
Identify opportunities for standardization and optimization and, where possible, participate in Kaizen events or similar Lean activities to implement identified improvements
Demonstrate commitment to safety through participation in formal and informal discussions
Adhere to all safe work procedures in accordance with instructions
Ensure compliance with safety work instructions
Participate in the resolution of safety issues
Initiate actions to improve health and safety where needed