Project Controls Director

3 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa HR Genie Full time
Job Title: Project Controls Manager

At HR Genie, we are seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Manager to join our team. As a key member of our project management team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing project control processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement project control processes and procedures to ensure project success.
  • Monitor project progress and performance to ensure adherence to schedule and budget.
  • Prepare and maintain project schedules, cost estimates, and resource plans.
  • Identify potential risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with project team members to track and report on project deliverables.
  • Provide regular project status updates to senior management.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
  • Professional certification in project management, such as PMP or PgMP.
  • Certification in project controls, such as CCP or PSP.
  • Masters degree or postgraduate qualification in project management or a related field (preferred).
Experience:
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project controls, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex projects in industries such as construction, engineering, oil & gas, or infrastructure.
  • At least 3-5 years of experience in leading a project controls team, with direct responsibility for developing and managing schedules, budgets, and project control processes.
  • Strong familiarity with project management methodologies, such as PMBOK or PRINCE2.
  • Experience working with project management and controls software, such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Asta Powerproject.
Software Experience:
  • Primavera P6, MS Project, or Asta Powerproject.
  • Full suite MS Office.
  • ERP systems such as SAP.
Skills:
  • Expertise in project scheduling and cost control techniques.
  • Proficiency in project management software and financial management tools.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret project data and provide insights.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills to ensure milestones and deliverables are met on time.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team of project control specialists.

Core Function:

  • Schedule Performance Index (SPI): Maintaining a project SPI of 1 or above to ensure projects are on schedule.
  • Cost Performance Index (CPI): Achieving a CPI of 1 or above to ensure projects are completed within budget.
  • Earned Value Accuracy: Ensuring that earned value reports accurately reflect project status, with variances below 5%.
  • Forecast Accuracy: Providing accurate project forecasts with variance from actuals of less than 5%.
  • Change Request Management: Monitoring and controlling project scope changes, with less than 10% of changes leading to significant cost or schedule overruns.
  • Stakeholder Satisfaction: Achieving a stakeholder satisfaction rate of 90% or above through regular communication and transparent reporting.

Behavioural:

  • Attention to Detail: Must have a strong focus on accuracy, ensuring all project data and reports are reliable and precise.
  • Proactive Approach: Ability to anticipate potential issues and implement corrective measures before they impact project progress.
  • Strong Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire the project controls team, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative working environment.
  • Adaptability: Must be able to adapt to changes in project scope, timelines, and resources, and respond with flexibility.
  • Effective Communicator: Able to present complex data and information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem Solving: Must be a critical thinker with the ability to identify challenges, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
  • Resilience: Able to maintain performance under pressure and handle multiple projects or issues simultaneously with a calm, solution-oriented mindset.

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