Project Controls Engineer

Job Description:

We are looking to appoint a Project industry professional with knowledge of Project Controls, particularly in Cost Control, Earned Value, with an understanding of the principles of Project Controls.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting/undertaking aspects of the projects and ensure that all projects are completed within its projected budget. The Project Services Engineer will be required to assist (& undertakes in parts) with the Project work analysis, bidding, estimating, project reporting, and the compilation/submission of reports to the client.

Main Purpose of Position

Provide technical and commercial Project Controls support, working in accordance with company processes and procedures, to provide, update and report on integrated schedule, cost and resource information across a portfolio of projects from bid development through to project closeout.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Head of Project Services

• Assistance and advice to Bid & Project Managers in the development of project programmes and costs.
• Establish Work Breakdown Structures and Cost Breakdown Structures in relation to project scope.
• Work with Estimators to develop Bid programmes into integrated cost and resource loaded programmes ensuring a smooth transition from Business Development to the Project Management team.
• Attend weekly and monthly operations and programme update meetings to support the Project.
• Co-operation/ co-ordination with internal & external stakeholders to obtain accurate and realistic progress information and update the project including forecasts. Understanding key interfaces and the impact of changes in terms of cost and resource.
• Produce and issue standardised performance reports based on cost and schedule for internal & external stakeholders, including information such as Earned Value, SPI, CPI and EAC. Input to PSR reports, which are presented to board of directors on a monthly basis.
• Identify key variances on the project, undertake variance analysis, communicate to Integrated Delivery teams and present the data in the form of reports & graphs.
• Provide prompt, accurate information to the Project Manager and integrated delivery teams.
• Apply change to programmes and baselines in line with business and contract requirements and demonstrate the impact on programme.
• Work in line with specific contracts for projects, submitting financial information and programmes / activity schedules in line with client timescales.
• Carry out general admin and housekeeping of project folders.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement of the company, department, personnel and self.
• Ensure personal, professional, and technical competency through continuing professional development.
• Enhance the potential of others by coaching and mentoring as appropriate.
• Formulate and manage own personal training plan and development activity with the Head of Project Services.

Additional Tasks

To carry out as instructed tasks as deemed reasonable by the Line Manager, in the interests of the company.

Interface with the other departments within the overall Commercial Department structure (Contract Administration, Cost Management, Scheduling & Procurement).

• Compliance with company procedures and policies.
• Work in accordance with company vision, mission and core values.
• Display a professional, acceptable attitude and image for all work associated with and undertaken on behalf of IPS Limited.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports in order to convey complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
• Strong interpersonal skills dealing with design team / Client (& Client Representatives) / IPS Senior Management & meetings etc., with the ability to build and develop excellent relationships
• Good attention to detail & record keeping, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative & thinking outside the box.
• Numerical and data analysis skills
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
• Team work skills and ability to work on own initiative
• Resilience, determination and the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong organizational and time management skills is essential
• A practical, logical and methodical approach to work
• Knowledge of past and current project controls software. Having a good knowledge of the different Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.)

About Us:

Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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