X4 Engineering

Project Control Manager

Posted: 4 days ago

Job Description

Time to join a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets! With over 36,000 people in 70+ countries, the company focuses on improving quality of life by addressing major societal challenges such as climate change, urbanization, digitalization, and resilience.Position Summary The Project Controls Manager will lead a Project Controls team across multiple blue-chip projects from concept to handover. The role oversees the execution, coordination, and delivery of key Project Controls outputs in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is an experienced, agile, and integrity-driven leader who can guide a high-performing team within a dynamic, fast-growing Lean organization.Summary of ResponsibilitiesProject Controls GovernanceDevelop and approve Project Controls strategies for all projects.Ensure deliverables are completed on time, within agreed hours, and to required quality.Maintain compliance with procedures and lead updates where needed.Cost, Schedule & ReportingProduce accurate project estimates, budgets, schedules, and forecasts using PrimaveraGenerate and approve monthly cost reports.Lead strategic cost-control initiatives and support change management.Lean & EfficiencyImplement lean methodologies such as Last Planner and Target Value Design.Drive efficiency and lean initiatives internally and on client projects.Stakeholder EngagementCommunicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.Provide clear insights on cost, schedule, and contract performance.Skills and Experience RequiredThird-level qualification and 10+ years’ procurement or cost controls experience.Background in multidisciplinary design or client engineering environments.Strong knowledge of budgeting, estimating, forecasting, and auditing.Experience with lean methods and working in fast-paced environments.Excellent communication, presentation, organisational, and multitasking skills.Strong attention to detail and reporting capability.Fluent English (German advantageous)

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