Project Controls Manager

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The Project Controls Manager for a complex Project will take control and responsibility for reporting the project financial performance, by challenging and supporting project management in tactical and operational decision making, ensuring compliance with the organisations Risk & internal Control Framework.

Establish and maintain effective tools and systems to support and challenge project delivery & financial reporting, working closely with the Project Director, other members of the Project Leadership Team and the CFO.

• Acts as Financial business partner to the Project Director by providing financial insight and challenges to Project Management on the financial strategy.
• Works closely with the construction management and commercial/QS team, in cost estimating, programming, risk management, resource forecasting and change management.
• Monitors and reports on Financial Forecasts, scenario analysis and updates on Project progress and completion. Prepares and submits periodic financial reports and budget control reports.
• Ensures all financial & contractual aspects are implemented, monitored and validates contracts and agreements from a Financial perspective.
• Provides continuity between the cost control, planning/scheduling, and estimating functions and deliverables.
• Jointly responsible for the Cash Flow and Financial position of the project(min, most-likely and max), in accordance with contractual agreements and variations, taking appropriate actions where necessary.
• Serves as a point of contact for pricing, cost control, planning/scheduling and risk analysis.

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of scheduling/programming, cost forecasting, dashboards and senior level reporting
• Practical experience of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts & practical experience of change management
• BIM and document management
• Knowledge of construction techniques in particular water projects

• Experience of large complex construction projects

Technology skills

• IT Microsoft Office skills -Outlook, Word, Excel, Business CollaboratorExperience
• Good understanding of BIM and associated information management systems

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance/Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering or related field or Professional Accounting Qualification

• Provides support during the financial audit process.
• Supports project reviews and senior level meetings to manage performance and delivery.
• Inputs to the BIM plan implementation and ensure nesting within wider project controls activities and reporting.

• Oversees production of Earned Valued analysis

• Effectively communicates with Stakeholders across the Business/Joint Venture parties' in-house teams and with clients on project controls issues.