Project Controls Director

Establish project cost baselines and ensure accurate tracking of expenditures against approved budgets.

Lead monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial transparency and control.

Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actions to maintain financial performance.

Ensure alignment with performance measurement frameworks such as Earned Value Management (EVM).

Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive project risk management frameworks.

Facilitate risk identification workshops, qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, and mitigation planning.

Oversee schedule and cost risk modeling to support decision-making and contingency allocation.

Monitor risk exposure, mitigation effectiveness, and escalation of critical risks to senior leadership.

Maintain an active risk register and ensure proactive management of project uncertainties.

Direct the management of project changes and variations to ensure proper evaluation, documentation, and integration into project baselines.

Establish and maintain structured change control processes and governance.

Facilitate Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and ensure transparent decision-making.

Collaborate with commercial and contract teams in evaluating claims, entitlement assessments, and negotiation strategies.

Ensure accurate tracking of project trends, early warning notices, and potential claims exposure.

Oversee preparation of executive-level reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Ensure consistent, transparent, and timely reporting of project performance, risks, and opportunities.

Present complex project performance data in clear and actionable formats for executive leadership and stakeholders.

Provide strategic insights to support informed decision-making at program level.

Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of project controls systems and digital platforms.

Promote continuous improvement through automation, advanced analytics, and performance monitoring tools.

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all project controls systems.

Establish standardized processes and documentation practices to maintain audit readiness.

Introduce innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency.

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary project controls team including planners, schedulers, cost engineers, risk specialists, and reporting analysts.

Build and maintain high-performing teams focused on collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development and training initiatives.

Foster a culture of data accuracy, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.

Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, procurement, contracts, finance, and operational teams to ensure alignment across the project lifecycle.

Coordinate with senior stakeholders, project partners, contractors, and consultants.

Proactively identify and resolve project issues to ensure seamless integration of project controls strategies.

Ensure effective cross-functional communication and coordination across all project delivery teams.