Associate Practice Director

Your role

Leadership and Strategy:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Project Controls team, aligning project control activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Develop and implement project control processes, tools, and best practices to improve project delivery and performance.
• Work closely with senior management and other stakeholders to define project control strategies and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Review of our Key Account Management Plans for all key clients.

Cost Monitoring and Controls:

• Develop and maintain project cost management systems, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely cost control, cost estimating, and financial reporting for all projects.
• Analyse cost variances and trends, and work with project managers to implement corrective measures.

Planning and Scheduling:

• Oversee the development of project schedules, including planning, baseline creation, monitoring, and updating.
• Ensure accurate scheduling practices are in place and that schedules are integrated with cost and resource plans.
• Lead the analysis of schedule variances and recommend corrective actions to ensure project timelines are met.

Performance Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of regular project performance reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Ensure effective communication of project status, issues, and risks to stakeholders.

Team Development and Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project controls team, including planners, schedulers, cost controllers, and risk managers.
• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team environment, promoting professional development and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and manage team resources effectively.
• Deliver excellent client service on our commissions through quality assurance and regular client care.
• Unlock talent and develop next generation of leaders.
• Develop mentor and support your teams on project / technical delivery.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project controls processes and systems.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in project delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices, and ensure the organization is leveraging leading-edge project controls methodologies.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project control practices are fully integrated into project planning and execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate successful project outcomes.