Project Controls Manager

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

• Required fulltime on-site (minor exceptions to be approved by Project Lead)
• Review cost control reports for the project but not limited to budgets, commitments, VOWD, forecasting, Capex expenditure, contingency management, variance analysis reporting and monthly project reporting.
• Responsible for timely Project Changes and ensures costs are captured into the cost forecast and reports.  Including PCR (customer) and WorkFront Changes
• Ensures correct Cost Breakdown Structure coding is utilized for budgets, requisitions, purchase orders and invoices.
• Support E2E invoice processing to ensure timely release of invoices for submission for payment.
• Analyze data to understand variances from plan and impact of actual performance on costs by area / discipline
• Provides monthly updates on indirects (plan vs actual, time reporting gaps/overages etc.)
• Oversees the Monthly cost reconciliation between Unifier and SAP
• Participate in Project Team and Functional Team meetings and workshops as requested.
• Responds to ad hoc requests for data, data analysis, and presentation materials. (including estimates)
• Oversee and provides assistance to other Cost Controllers and Planners as and when required.
• Leads the development, monitoring and update of integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible
• Oversees the Preparation of the baseline schedule and schedule basis documents for approval by project teams
• Assess impacts and make recommendation to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team
• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in the developing of alternative methods for corrective action
• Provide schedule progress reports, trending charts and schedule analysis on a periodic basis
• Maintain record of contractor scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance
• Assures credibility of the information contained in the cost and schedule reporting
• Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule
• Facilitate project scheduling meetings and/or interactive planning meetings as required by the project team
• Creation and regular update of Project Risk Registers. Monte-Carlo simulations/experience is preferred.
• Support and Coordinate the Planning and Controlling (SMORF & Target) for regional Biologics Capex Portfolio. Includes monthly variance analysis .
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 
• Management Responsibilities:
  • Integrated scheduler performance and tasks
  • Cost Controlling performance and tasks
  • Document Controls Manager

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in planning/cost control and ensuring accurate plans and costs are controlled for large (> 100 Mio CHF) projects, Pharma experience preferred.
• Language: Excellent command of English, Other Languages advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to conduct analysis of complex/large data sets, draw conclusions accordingly, and prepare and support decisions.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to deal with Ambiguity - can conform to shifting priorities, and demands
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management software in the area of cost controlling and Excel. Primavera P6 use and knowledge is necessary.

Additional Information

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