Project Controls Manager (Rail Systems)

Role Overview

Project Controls Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project controls processes, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Monitor compliance with project controls processes, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Provide guidance and direction for resolving planning issues as they arise.
• Set up Primavera Project Management System P6 for programme management across the planning team with all stakeholders.
• Prepare the integrated master programme for the project.
• Establish and deliver formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project.
• Arrange project controls workshops and meetings to help contractors and consultants close project control issues.
• Review and challenge claims and Extension of Time requests.
• Review consultant and contractor programmes and analyze them against contractual requirements.
• Assess and analyze the impacts of design and construction changes and schedule slippages.
• Coordinate effective project risk management across the project.

Stakeholder and Leadership Duties

• Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to planning and risk staff.
• Interface with clients and attend regular meetings.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management from a recognized institution is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in planning and scheduling, cost controls, quantitative schedule risk analysis, and Extension of Time claims on rail projects is required.
• Proficiency in project controls software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Primavera Risk Analysis, Power BI, and other relevant tools is required.
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations is required.

Preferred Experience

• High-speed rail project experience is preferred.