Project Controls Director

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Lead project controls for $1bn pharma greenfield build, managing cost, schedule, risk.
13 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Illinois, United States
Office Full-Time
Role
What you would be doing
primavera scheduling
cost tracking
cbs management
forecast reporting
baseline scheduling
budget management
  • Establish mechanism to track project costs with spend/commitment monthly reports, change/risk management, monthly cashflow forecasts, project savings compared to budget estimates, and internal transfers of costs.
  • Develop and implement the project schedule using Primavera P6, including WBS development, logic ties, and resource-loaded schedules aligned with project deliverables.
  • Follow industry best practices for cost controls and scheduling.
  • Develop understanding of Standard Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and integrate with schedule structures; manage and monitor custom CBS within the Excel Spreadsheet.
  • Utilize the existing Corporate Engineering template (Excel Spreadsheet) or create alternate reporting tools to maintain a project forecast (commitments, actual cash flow and forecast); interface with vendors and site personnel to understand invoicing schedules and schedule impacts.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to define baseline schedules and project milestones.
  • Align cost control and schedule structures (CBS/WBS) for seamless integration
  • Manage the overall project budget and ensure compliance with processes.
  • Confirm the final overall budget for the project by working with the Project Management Team for detailed cost analysis.
What you bring
primavera p6
ms excel
quantity surveyor
project controls
problem solving
communication
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software.
  • Strong background in project scheduling and planning using Primavera P6.
  • Experience with capital delivery processes including procurement, forecasting, change management, and risk analysis.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • In-depth working knowledge of MS Excel for cost and cash flow management.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices for project controls, cost control, and scheduling.
  • Analytical mindset for process improvement and planning accuracy.
  • Experience setting and leading project controls teams.
  • Significant experience and strong problem-solving skills in project & program management.
  • Requires extensive working experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Project Controls professional on very large construction programs.
  • Ability to interface with internal and external project stakeholders and suppliers.
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