Project Leader

Job Overview

Project Controls & Governance

• Implement and maintain project controls frameworks:
• Develop and maintain project schedules (Gantt, critical path)
• Create cost control structures (cost breakdowns, budgets, forecasting, Earned Value Management)
• Establish scope-control processes, change-control boards and approval workflows as required
• Monitor and report on performance against baselines, identify variances, and drive corrective actions

Project Management Lifecycle

• Good understanding of standard phase-gate processes across Initiation, Definition, Execution and Close-out
• Lead development of Business Case Submissions, Project Charters and gate-package deliverables
• Prepare Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), detailed estimates, risk registers, communications plans and PM plans

Contract Management

• Manage full life-cycle of contracts: RFP preparation, bid evaluation, negotiations, award and administration
• Develop and enforce contract performance specifications, change orders, claim management and close-out
• Ensure vendor compliance with schedules, quality, safety and payment terms

Performance Measurement & Scorecards

• Design and maintain project scorecards and dashboards that track KPIs such as:
• Schedule performance index (SPI) and cost performance index (CPI)
• Milestone attainment, change order metrics, risk mitigation status
• Quality, safety and environmental compliance metrics
• Produce weekly/monthly performance reports for senior management and the Board

Risk & Change Management

• Facilitate risk-identification workshops, quantify risks, and maintain a risk register with mitigation plans

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Lead and participate in regular project-status reviews with internal/external stakeholders, regulatory bodies and agencies
• Prepare and chair pre- and post-award coordination meetings with designers, suppliers, contractors, and field teams as required
• Ensure clear, timely communication of scope, schedule, cost and contractual obligations

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related discipline
• Post-graduate certificate or coursework in Project Management, Project Controls or Business Economics preferred
• PMI-PMP, AACE CCP or similar certifications preferred

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 6–8 years’ experience in large, multi-contract industrial projects (power generation or heavy industry)
• Proven track record in:
• Project Controls (EVM, cost forecasting, schedule management)
• Contract lifecycle management (RFPs, negotiations, claims)
• Development and reporting of project scorecards/KPIs and executive dashboards
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, codes, standards, quality assurance and HSE requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities of scope, cost, schedule and quality in a dynamic environment