Senior Project Controls Specialist
About the role
Job Overview:
With minimal supervision, the Sr. Project Controls Specialist (Quantity Surveyor) is responsible for independently applying Planning and Progress Measurement procedures, Quantity surveying, Cost Control procedures, best practices, and analysis to large EPC projects. This role will also need experience in Risk and Change management processes.
Salary Range: $150,107 - $174,295 CAD. The range provided is for contracted hours only. In addition, McDermott offers a competitive total rewards package, including project up-lift and bonuses.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Applies sound knowledge of Project Controls principles in general
Estimating quantity as per Approved for Construction drawings based on actual onsite change in quantity as per site conditions
Coordinate with site construction team and Engineering department to finalize and certify the actual physical work done at site to facilitate subcontractor payments
Review of scope of work, project Preamble, Drawings and Specifications
Ensure quantity take off are done per company standards and project requirements and scheduled Scope are available in the system for Monitoring.
Monitoring of field design changes as per site conditions and Site TQ’s and processing of Subcontractor work payments
Monitoring quantity of material received by material controller, issued, and used at site by subcontractor to facilitate weekly progress
Evaluations of Site Instruction with Planned cost in comparison to original approved contract scope of work and identify difference in scope of works and subsequently finalize the site instruction with Planned cost and submit to through by Cost control and get approval by Company
Assessment of change work Orders and Variations (Subcontractor and Client) in line with the Contract of Agreement
Monitor flow of Payments to subcontractors against budget quantities and actual progress done
Evaluation of Progress Measurement submitted by Subcontractor QS and generating reports to Company’s Main system for progress Measurement and Accounting
Monitoring projects with respect to budgeted cost, demand forecasts, time over-runs to ensure timely execution of projects
Analysis of feasibility reports of various projects to locate the bottlenecks in the project for timely completion
Conduct Joint survey by both Parties going to site visit, and check to actual work done Progress Measurement aligned with Finalized Weekly Progress Percentage
Rate analysis, certification, and approvals for payments
Preparing deviation and variation statement for final payments of the Contractors
Process implementation with periodic reviews and recommendations for process improvement for business effectiveness
Assessment of Change Work Orders and Variations (Subcontractor and Client) in line with the Contract of Agreement
In depth knowledge of advanced construction work package principles and management
Understanding and involvement in the Risk management process
Prepare monthly reports and support overall project status reports, based on the project reporting calendar
Analyze and provide additional insight or correlations within data sets
Prepare cost forecast/cost analysis for each project discipline based on actual data, trends, and other relevant project performance information
Maintain balance between project controls systems (Cost/Schedule/Progress) from inception of original estimate through project completion
Support Project Risk management process and change management process
Participate with Closeout Report data collection
Perform any other related duties as required
Essential Qualifications and Education:
Advanced Technical Education (B. Sc/M.Sc. or equivalent) or related Site Experience
6-10 years of relevant experience within EPC or Construction industry
Contributes to a safe working environment
Good knowledge of MS Office
Autonomous yet able to work as a part of a team to ensure project goals
Ability to think critically, solve problems and display attentiveness to detail
High level of coordination skills to gather data from various project stakeholders. Demonstrated effectiveness in prioritizing multiple tasks, monitoring progress, and managing efforts to meet deadlines
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with others in a multifunctional team
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