Project Controls Engineer

Project Controls Engineer

Job Description

Reporting to, the Projects Construction Manager. The Project Controls Engineer (PCE) is responsible for performing a variety of tasks including scheduling, planning, estimating, and cost control tasks that include analysis and reporting. The PCE is also responsible for developing and updating a master schedule and verifying contractor’s monthly schedules and reviewing baseline schedules utilizing Microsoft Project and other scheduling software.

Key Tasks:

· Ability to develop and maintain a master schedule with interrelationships between projects. · Must be competent in the development and analysis of detailed project schedules. · Must be experienced in developing and using performance trackers for analyzing manpower, equipment, and construction progress · Ability to organize, analyze, and present information regarding costs and schedules. · Must be experienced in preparing estimates and evaluating contractor cost proposals. · Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and effectively with team and other personnel. · Ability to prepare reports for various purposes. · Must be experienced in Project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office software. · Must have proficiency in English language both verbal and written. · Scheduling experience for complex heavy industrial projects is preferred.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for tracking invoice flow, developing work schedule, monitoring cost, or assisting in the development of project work breakdown structure and sequencing. · Collect progress data from site personnel and assemble into progress report. · Update master schedule and various project schedules. · Review contractor baseline schedules and verify contractor’s monthly updated schedules for accuracy and contractor compliance. · Assist in the review and audit contractor’s invoices. · Prepare status reports for progress, schedule, and cost. · Generate cash flow reports and graphs. · Prepare what-if analyses based on cost and time impacts. · Prepare estimates based on available information to establish project budgets. · Review and evaluate contractor proposals and change order requests. · Promote safety health & environmental awareness cross all projects

Required Capabilities:

· Ability to enforce safety · Ability to identify hazards within the work area and act · Strong attention to detail · Ability to think analytically · A motivated self-starter who can operate autonomously when required. · Ability to work with multi-cultural teams · Strong results orientation and ability to consistently deliver against the plan · Excellent planning, organizing and prioritization capabilities · Acts in a manner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity · Develops and maintains a positive working relation with others · Promotes high levels of accountability and employee empowerment · Committed to continuously improving the safe and efficient operation of the mine · Acts with a sense of urgency when troubleshooting and resolving problems · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Microsoft Office, Excel and Project software - Report writing, cost reporting and scheduling ability · The ability to read and understand construction drawings

Qualifications

· 5+ years relevant plant construction experience such as process plants, power plants etc. · Knowledge of standards and regulations associated with construction on mine sites. · Experience in mine process plants projects preferred · Degree in Engineering or related discipline (e.g. Mining/​Civil, Mechanical, Construction) is highly preferred.