Project Control Manager

Job Title: Project Controls Manager – Hub EuropeLocation: Open across EuropePurpose of the Job:The Project Controls Manager is responsible for the continuous measurement, analysis, control, forecasting and reporting of project cost, cash and revenues. Monitoring and recording changes and the implementation of aligned project specific strategies for cost control. Responsible for the supervision of activities of local and offshore project controllers. Take a lead on major projects, responsible for all the financial aspects of a project and ensuring the financial information aligns to the latest project schedule.Key Areas of Responsibility (KARs):ControllingDeveloping detailed Projects Cost Structures and coding under the Standard Work Breakdown Structures for various project types and reflect it in the ERP and relevant systems. To be closely mapped to the schedule activities for easier trackingMonitoring closely all project's activities and tasks, that drives the project progress, by challenging the Project team on the strategies to achieve them, and communicate the finding to the reporting teamProvide critical assessment of all budgets and cost projections, and find initiatives to optimize extra cost and develop effective strategies and recovery plans to bring cost in line with budgetIdentifying trends and quantifying cost variances, collecting and recording trends and reflecting the approved trend impacts in the project forecastBuild and implement the early warning indicators within the project, and communicate them to the project team and management, to take preemptive actions to mitigate any potential lossesDeploying earned value management in line with Linxon strategyGuides project team to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project costs, as well as performance against an established schedule with critical milestones.To develop and implement cost control technique and methods, and making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of activities.Supervise and monitor the work of the local and offshore Project Controllers.ReportingPrepare together with the PM’s and reporting team the core of the monthly budget reporting i.e. executive update, Progress curves, cost status, Manpower Plan, Risk analysis, Cash and Revenue, and lead the project review session with the PMAnalyse the Purchase Orders against the forecasts, and take action on the Estimate to Complete to complete balance, if any, along with a phasing planAccurately phase out all the work packages of the project, and monitor the progress regularlyRecord and report the physical progress achieved on all activities, along with supporting documents, to reflect the accurate position of the projectProvide the necessary support to the Country controller for the preparation of position papersSupporting resource load planning and schedulingAssisting project management to develop and enforce lessons learned within the companyCollaborationTo Support tendering activities with detailed cost estimates and cashflows, along with consideration of scope and contractual obligations.Build collaboration with the management as well as internal and external partnersWorking closely with the full project team, Project Management, Engineering, and Construction/site team, while working transversally with the Finance teams to improve the efficiency of the common tasks and requests.Transitioning of project from tender to the execution team, by conducting a full handover session to go through the contractual and technical details of the project, before signing offParticipate in and contribute to risk and opportunities assessments.Supporting contract management and the project manager on claims and change orders and other contractual obligations such as bank guarantees.CommercialEnsure adherence to the change management protocols, with respect to the administration of variations and claims toward the client and subcontractors.Understand the commercial aspects of the contract, and review the major supplier purchase order commitments, addressing any potential claims, or change orders.CashMaintenance of positive project cashflows at all times, and find solutions with the project manager to mitigate any reduction in the cashflowEnsure all customer invoices are submitted on time, with regular follow-up for collectionEnsure the hedging file currencies are aligned with the project purchase orders and phasing planGeneralApply and ensure application of standards and procedures set by Linxon.Liaising with the client, representing Linxon at a high standardAdhere to all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulationsContributing to Linxon worldwide development, assisting other regions to build a strong knowledge networkingPosition ParametersQuality of workOn time deliveryUnderstanding and satisfaction of information needs of internal and external stakeholdersHealth and Safety & IntegrityUnderstandingMaintaining strong collaborative relationships with project teams and financeAlignment with company business strategyAccuracy of forecast and budget infoAwareness of project developmentsTechnical skills and qualificationsBachelor's Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering / QS, or Financial Bachelor with relevant Project Controller experienceExtensive years of experience as a project controller in Engineering, procurement, and construction management with focus on lumpsum price contract modelsSubject matter expert in project costing, estimating, cost control functions and change controlExperienced in Planning and ForecastingExperienced in Risk ManagementExperienced in Earned value managementKnowledge of Performance management.Great knowledge of time-related analysis.Excellent computer literacy with experience in Planning and Cost control Standard tools and software.Experience in Invoicing & Handling BondsExperience in reading & understanding contract documentsKnowledge of Oracle preferredFluent command on English Language and the native language of the country to be based on.Aptitudes:Problem-Solving: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables to provide efficient solutions for all problems faced.Interpersonal skills: Ability to show team spirit in work and to exhibit sound and accurate judgment if needed.Managing Performance: Ability to organize and prioritize work activities, develop realistic action plans and statements and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.Communication: the ability to speak clearly and write properly, in positive or negative situations and to write documents and reports to communicate it to departments/management.Planning and Organizing: the ability to plan and organize the work to reach objectives in a timely manner.Team player: actively contributes to their group in order to complete tasks, meet goals or manage projectsCommercial savviness: Goes beyond the contract and work on enhancing the project's positionSelf-driven and proactive: acting in advance to deal with an expected changeMulti-tasks oriented: the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of othersTaking personal accountability for project outcome as key member of the project teamOther Position-Specific Characteristics:Authorized to work in the European Union, is an assetFrequent Travels to construction sites.Working in an office in coordination with the project teamWorking closely and collaborating with the finance teamWorking and supervising the local and offshore team members.About LinxonShaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.We combine AtkinsRealis’s project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy and transportation.In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.To know more about the Linxon please click on the link below.