Position Summary - Scheduler/Project Controls Manager
The Scheduler/Project Controls Manager is responsible for producing and managing project schedules from concept to completion. This role involves monitoring progress, highlighting critical paths, and coordinating with construction, commissioning, and commercial teams to ensure resource requirements and financial forecasts are met. The position focuses on translating real-time data into actionable insights and performance reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule Management: Produce and manage project schedules from project concept through to completion.
- Progress Monitoring: Monitor planned vs. actual progress, including the clear demonstration of impacting events.
- Stakeholder Support: Assist stakeholders by highlighting clear critical paths, key interfaces, and trade timelines.
- Resource Planning: Provide construction and commissioning teams with clear labor, material, and equipment requirements.
- Commercial Coordination: Coordinate with commercial teams to develop cash flow forecasts and perform Earned Value Analysis (EVA) on projects.
- Reporting & Insights: Provide project insights by translating real-time data into concise performance dashboards and reports for project and client needs.
- Risk Analysis: Analyse historical project data to improve risk analysis and project forecasting.
Required Competencies and Experience
- Education: Diploma or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in construction scheduling.
- Software Proficiency: * Expertise in Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or Microsoft Project.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- Contractual Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction contracts, preferably FIDIC contracts.
- Communication: Excellent communicator with the ability to integrate with multiple high-performing teams.
- Work Ethic: Dynamic, with the ability to work independently.
