Requisition ID: 88460

Job Category: Project Controls

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in , , and , our in tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class across the globe. With expertise in studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Controls Manager to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Abu Dhabi.

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

We manage our clients\xe2\x80\x99 entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change\xe2\x80\x93providing the best solutions for our clients\xe2\x80\x99 toughest challenges!

Summary
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for the delivery of Project Controls; including Cost Management, Planning and Scheduling, EPCM Control, Project Accounting, Trend and Change Management, Progress Measurement and Evaluation and Project Reporting.

They are responsible for ensuring all Office / Site Project Controls practices are delivered to meet the requirements. Managing the Office / Site Project Control resources allocated to the project by leading and directing sub-ordinates so that they are motivated and have access to the required resources in order to meet the work objectives set for them. Manage and mentor Project Controls team to ensure that staff has an understanding of what is expected of them and has the necessary skills to execute the requirements. Identification training and development requirements for staff and ensure skills development takes place. The Project Controls Manager assures Hatch procedures and best practices are applied to the project, as appropriate, and recommends changes where required.

Your key responsibilities will be:
- Safety

• A strong personal commitment to safety
• Personal responsibility for safety incident reporting
• Behavioral-based safety ethos to be embraced
• Personal responsibility for stopping any unsafe behavior as and when it occurs, and thereafter reporting the safety incident so that corrective action may be obtained
• Familiarization with Hatch safety processes, protocols and procedures.

- Project controls set-up

• Attend project kick-off meeting
• EPCM estimate verification
• Set up project cost and schedule baselines.

- Project coding, project control systems set-up and reporting verification

• Using: (1) Feasibility Study report (2) Prime contract (accepted proposal) (3) Set-up checklist and (4) Feasibility Study tollgate guidelines, conduct project controls systems kick-off meeting and start set- up
• Identify project controls systems requirements Using: (1) EPCM services hours (2) Project schedule (3) Project systems requirements (estimating, scheduling, cost, EPCM etc), assist with set-up of project controls systems

Using CBS (Commodity Breakdown Structure) confirm project coding and distribute to team

• Populate control systems with project coding
• Test systems verify reporting format and layout and confirm data.

- Capital cost estimating

• Review and approve the capital cost estimate plan (as developed by the Estimator) relating to the input to the estimate
• Using confirmed prime contract scope, Owner\'s cost, staffing plan and cost estimate; analyze EPCM performance and prepare detailed forecast of remaining work.

- Project progress and performance measurement

• Obtain all input data, i.e. construction: staffing plan, commissioning: staffing plan, procurement: staffing plan and package register, engineering: staffing plan, facilities description, EWPs, deliverables list, project management: staffing plan and PEP (Project Execution Plan)
• Project progress measurement and earned value
• KPI monitoring and reporting.

- EPCM services progress and performance measurement

• Confirm Level 3 baseline schedule and release final time charge codes for staff.

- Construction progress and performance measurement

• Confirm project coding and distribute to team.

- Project progress measurement and earned value

• Review progress measurement and earned value reports, produced by Cost Controller and issue. Evaluate progress and provide write-up for monthly progress report.

- Project trend and change management

• Implementation of the project trend management processes for the scope of work under

the control of the organization

• Implementation of the change management processes for the scope of work.

- Project KPI monitoring and reporting

• Using project drivers and KPIs and client requirement specifications (ex Project Manager), measure, monitor and report KPIs and issue to Project Manager to implement improvement processes, as necessary.

- Project periodic status reports

• Confirm periodic status reporting requirements, content, format and issue date Using trend/ PCN register, EPCM progress report, schedule and updated budget, commitment, forecast, payment and cost statements; evaluate site progress and provide write-up for monthly progress report.

You bring to the role:

• Qualifications in engineering or other relevant discipline or substituted project experience
• Five years relevant post graduate experience in managerial position and a minimum of ten years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a project environment with detailed knowledge of estimating, cost control, planning and quantity surveying
• Experience in high valued, multi-discipline EPCM environment projects from inception to close out
• Knowledge in the following disciplines:

- Estimating: Understanding on the fundamentals of estimating and the ability to review total Project and Change Notice estimates to ensure accuracy of estimated costs for the scope of work at hand.
- Cost Control: Ability to understand composite project budgets, forecasting final costs and
the control of the budget, i.e. commitment and actuals. Full management of project trends
and changes to determine legitimacy and estimated impact to project schedule and budget. Management of the usage of project allowances, i.e. contingency, escalation and
Forex. Cash-flow monitoring.
- Planning and Scheduling: Ability to read and understand Project Schedules to ensure a
true reflection of the Project progress and forecasted dates. Ability to verify impact of
Project Changes to Project Schedule.
- Quantity Surveying: Knowledge of quantity surveying principals and standard systems of
measurement. Ability to verify progress payments, final invoices, escalation and Forex
calculations.
Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications in management or other professional certification
• Experience in the establishment of reporting standards, formats and frequency
• Experience in the consolidated preparation, collation and presentation of project, financial and other reports
• Knowledge of EPCM principals, and the ability to interpret and verify incentive agreements
• Possesses strong personal computer skills (MS Office package)
• Ability to work under pressure and a key factor is that the incumbent is deliverables driven
• Interpersonal skills, especially the ability to deal with people, staff and stakeholders at different level of seniority
• Broad business acumen including risk assessment and management
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills, Conflict management skills, Facilitation and negotiation skills
• Report writing skills.

Why join us?

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to develop innovative solutions

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don\'t meet every single requirement? You don\'t need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you\'re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don\'t perfectly align with the skills we\'ve listed.

We\'re committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the of the in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We\'ll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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