Project Controls Supervisor - Toronto, Canada - Bechtel Corporation

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    Position Summary

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    Bechtel is seeking a Project Controls Supervisor who will be responsible for cost engineering, cost analysis/control, risk, reporting and planning/scheduling activities for a large scale project on the Ontario Line Program. The Project Controls Supervisor will oversee a team of 3 to 5 individuals and provide oversight within all disciplines of project controls. The individual will support the project organizational and administrative activities. Provides generally non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling guidance. Identifies, examines, and provides innovative solutions to cost engineering and planning/scheduling problems. The ideal candidate will have the right to live and work in Canada and current or previous experience managing estimating departments on large infrastructure projects.

    Responsibilities:

    The following duties are performed with respect to the project controls supervisor:

  • Provide best practice Project Controls expertise and service across the program incorporating cost management, project scheduling, reporting and risk management.
  • Develop and implement existing client procedures, tools and processes to allow for effective monitoring, reporting and control of all Project Control Functions.
  • Ensure the right level of resources are maintained for optimum delivery.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of training plans.
  • Develop key objectives and the judicious direction of all Project Controls functions including processes, procedures, systems and resources.
  • Chair Project Reviews and risk workshops to ensure that all major projects are being managed effectively from a cost, time and risk management perspective.
  • Provide support, advice and expertise to the contracts and commercial team in relation to contentious claims and disputes that may arise on construction and consultancy contracts.
  • Oversee the ongoing development and maintenance of an effective Change & Contingency Management process.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the project schedule.
  • Peer review business-critical project schedules so that timescales proposed are realistic and obtainable.
  • Oversee the development, maintenance and adoption of fit-for-purpose project risk registers across the project.
  • Take direct responsibility for the development of a schedule risk-adjusted budget for each financial year.
  • Drive a positive, persuaded culture within the scheduling team and ensure they are invested in managing and improving scheduling performance.
  • Qualifications and Skills:

    Basic Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 12 years' experience, at least 5+ years on rail projects
  • Process driven with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, motivating and supporting others.
  • Additional Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expert understanding of project controls core processes and procedures including, cost control, planning, risk analysis, trend reporting and information management.
  • Knowledge of planning/scheduling and cost engineering project activities.
  • Technical and practical comprehension of engineering procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques.
  • Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions such as currency exchange impacts and hedging arrangements.
  • Expert knowledge of Estimating and cost management work processes and systems.
  • Knowledge of competition, targeted markets, current industry and technical developments.
  • Excellent skill in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present estimating information to management and client.
  • Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and administrative functions.
  • Experience of managing project financial and cost management systems.
  • Experience of risk management systems and development of corporate and project risk strategies.
  • Significant experience of leading, managing and organizing teams.
  • Strong commercial and financial awareness including monitoring and co-ordination of budget.
  • Experience in program scheduling and resource integration.
  • Experience in proposing alternative and innovative solutions with a strong client service ethic
  • Experience in leading a team of diverse backgrounds and experience towards a single project outcome.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage deliverables within tight timelines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication and presentation skills.
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