Description
We are seeking to appoint a Project controls specialist to work within Advisory vertical and support our ME team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of complex and high-profile projects. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, and hands-on experience in planning, controls, forecasting and digital reporting.
Responsibilities
- Support project teams in fulfilling its contractual Project management obligations on projects during the execution phase
- Perform cost to complete analysis on projects and re-forecast the adjustment within the systems. Evaluate costs requirements versus budget limitations.
- Develop, review and maintain integrated project schedules. Facilitate schedule workshops with project managers and discipline leads. Review performance trends, prepare analysis and monthly project performance reports.
- Develop and maintain invoice tracking system and support Project Managers with timely invoicing, documentation and follow-ups.
- Support project manager in sub-consultant management throughout the project life cycle
- Produce accurate and timely project reports and develop automated project dashboards for project performance monitoring
- Prepare and assist in various levels of project reporting. Key contributor in the preparation of project reports following WSP way of working.
- Review performance trends, prepare analysis and cost impact and monthly project performance reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management or related field
- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in Project Controls
- Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI and advanced MS excel
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex portfolios
- Experience in process automation, dashboard development or digital transformation
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across time zones.
Preferred
- Experience working with international teams particularly across the Middle East region
- Possession of industry-recognised project management certification(s) (e.g. PMP, APM or equivalent)
- Experience in implementing AI tools within project management processes will be considered an added advantage.