Project Control Manager
Job summary
The project control manager is responsible for planning, cost control, scheduling, progress measurement, and project performance reporting across EPC projects, ensuring projects are delivered within approved cost and schedule baselines.
Duties & responsibilities
Develop and maintain project schedules (baseline and updates).
Manage project cost control systems and budget tracking.
Prepare project performance reports (cost, schedule, progress).
Conduct variance analysis and highlight deviations.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
Support risk analysis and mitigation planning.
Monitor earned value management (EVM) metrics.
Prepare client and internal project reporting dashboards.
Support change order and variation cost analysis.
Ensure alignment of project controls with contract requirements.
Assist in project forecasting and completion estimates.
Requirements
Experience: 8+ years of experience in project controls within EPC projects
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field
Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost control systems
Required skills & abilities
- Core competencies:
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Communication skills
Stakeholder management
Time management
Accountability
Decision making
- Technical skills:
Project scheduling (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
Cost control & budgeting
Earned value management (EVM)
Project reporting systems
Risk analysis & forecasting
Contract awareness (EPC contracts)
Excel advanced modeling
Progress measurement systems