Project Controls Manager

4 weeks ago

Appleton, United States AF Toscano AG Full time

Job Description

PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER

The Project Controls Manager will be accountable for managing and delivering Project Controls core competencies which include Project Cost Controls and Progress Measurement, Engineering Project Scheduling, and Capital Cost Estimating.

Responsibilities include:

Lead and manage the project controls team of approximately 10 employees, including coaching/mentoring, career development/training, staff planning and utilization management Manage the project controls teams which include capital estimating, project scheduling and project cost monitoring, including trending Earned Value and overall forecast to complete. Manage monthly project progress reporting activities including planning, development, and maintenance to ensure early, accurate, and consistent reporting of project information. Lead the presentation of Project Controls reporting, at both a project and enterprise level. Responsible for effectively and proactively managing, controlling, and reporting on the cost and schedule for concurrent projects throughout the organization. Establish and implement standard project management best practices to help reduce costs and improve timeliness of project delivery. Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables. Perform project audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes. Lead cross-functional efforts to prepare, maintain project expenditure forecasts. Harmonize project controls tools for the Americas, working with peer Project Controls Managers in Brazil, Canada and Mexico Develop Proposals for entire project controls set of services for projects Present project controls systems, tools and expertise to clients to gain their confidence in our ability to deliver predictable project results Performs other duties as assigned

Cost Monitoring and Forecasting

Validate the accuracy of earned value management system reporting. Analyze progress measurement. Analyze progress curves. Assure accurate reporting of forecast to complete.

Schedule

Manage the development, maintenance, and monthly update process for the Primavera P6 templates and schedules for engineering delivery of client capital projects. Lead and manage the development of schedules from planning conceptual level to final design. Analyze and evaluate schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document control. Validate schedule progress

Estimating

Knowledgebase of Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) principles and philosophies with the ability to guide and educate clients on classes of estimates and levels of accuracy, and the required deliverable sets and engineering completeness to achieve desired accuracies. Knowledgebase of Front End Engineering Delivery (FEED) and/or Front End Loading (FEL) workflows as they pertain to capital estimates as-well-as project cost and schedule delivery. Develop and Maintain a standard Basis-of-Estimate client report for all capital estimates. Support development of the estimating database which includes costs for labor, materials, and equipment used for construction for several markets for the Process Industries Included in this data set should be benchmarking by industry for capital costs based on base project parameters. Develop cost estimates from planning conceptual level to final design.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related field. A minimum of seven (7) years of work experience performing similar duties in a multi-discipline engineering consulting firm. Experience as a manager providing oversight to direct reports. Experience with applicable systems, software, and tools used for estimating, scheduling and controls including Primavera P6 and Microsoft scheduling tools. Experience in Earned Value Analysis and Rules of Credit for progress measurement Working knowledge of AACE principles and philosophies A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Budgeting, accounting and commercial principles in the consulting engineering field Consulting engineering work processes and engineering deliverables Project management best practices, project delivery standards, processes, and templates Earned Value Schedule development and monitoring – base lined schedules / critical path development / reporting

Skilled in:

Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel Scheduling software, specifically Primavera P6 and Microsoft scheduling tools Strong and effective, leadership, communication, team building and time management Data mining and Data Analytics

Ability to:

Manage direct reports in scheduling, estimating and project cost controls. Delegate responsibilities among members of a team Establish and maintain relationships with managers Work with multi-discipline teams in multiple locations Organize and efficiently manage time and materials Work independently and take initiative Think critically and creatively

Company Description

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 19,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. We respect each other and have fun at work. At AFRY, you can be yourself.

Additional Information

AFRY USA offers you: 

Competitive performance-oriented compensation. Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition and professional seminar reimbursement, paid vacation, and holidays. Structured career development plan. Opportunity to work with recognized thought-leaders in the paper and pulp industry. Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds. A firm that believes by working together we can create a new era in which the world can become more sustainable. Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments.

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United States.

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

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