Project Control Engineer
- Project, programme & cost management
- Bangalore
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this roleThis vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
The Project Support Officer is an important role in project support function. The primary objective of this role is to support the Project Manager and/or Programme Manager in the delivery of a project, in line with the time/cost/quality requirements.
Mode of Employment: Third party Contract (1year contract to start with and extendable)
The nature of role of a project support officer takes centre point for a project along with the project manager. A project support officer ensures smooth running of the project, by being there when meetings need arranging, agendas set, and actions chased. The role further encompasses assisting project managers with the development and implementation of projects, including project plans, policies and solutions and contributes to issue resolution and escalation, research, analysis activities and planning and monitoring activities.
The role provides strong foundation to staff in their early career to grow in the project controls/project management career path. Table 1-1 shows role description as per SNCL job classification system.
1.Responsibilities & Activities
1.1.Reporting
Assist in the management and reporting of project finances and cash flow that would involve:
- Use of financial database tools to collate data
- Preparation of financial reports in formats defined by the PM
- Raising payment certificates and invoice templates
- Collating and monitoring cost accruals and invoicing
- Tracking spend and contractor timesheets
- Producing project KPI dashboards using technological advancements
1.2.Control
Maintain project progress-tracking databases and assist the PM in liaising with project teams to record and monitor task progress. Further project support officers:
- Keep a close watch on the project schedule and monitor deadlines for each project task. They ensure that every deadline is attainable and report any potential delays to the project manager.
- Are the custodians of project information – and the control of it
- Manage the release of incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Manage registers and file systems to ensure compliance with quality procedures
- Assist PM with keeping project KPIs up to date
- Assist PM in ensuring compliance as per the Project Plan and keeping the Project Plan updated.
- Are responsible for maintaining crucial project documents that track project progress, by ensuring their accuracy and acceptance with the PM, and filing them in an appropriate database or library.
1.3.Quality Assurance
Project support officers:
- Support audits, reviews, compliance, health checks, gateways and configuration management. The tasks could take the form of collating the data, setting up peer reviews, liaising with the quality department or maintaining the project information in a library or repository.
- Support project managers or technical leads in implementing correct quality assurance processes and procedure
- Analysis and reporting of quality KPI.
1.4.Support
The clue is in the title – project support officer – and support in whatever shape it takes is something that really makes the support officer indispensable. Apart from organizing meetings, setting up agendas and chasing actions, a project support officer is also responsible for:
- Administration checks on deliverables
- Attending and recording minutes for project meetings
- Recording minutes at internal meetings
- Providing a point of contact for project team queries
- Ensuring travel arrangements and team events when needed, last-minute project purchases and getting the client’s time in the diary.
2.Key Performance Indicators
Positive feedback from PM and project team Routine outputs (reports etc) provided on time and to required quality Demonstrate willingness and capability to pick up additional skills and take on further responsibility e.g.
- Identify ways to improve processes of tasks
- Notify PM of own availability / capacity and identify additional tasks that could be taken on to improve utilisation and development
- Collaborate with other PCs to share knowledge and ways to develop ‘Best Practice’
- Implementation of automation techniques to drive efficiency in the project delivery
3.Key attributes required to deliver the role
Strong IT Skills including MS Office (particularly Excel), Adobe and able to understand and use document management tools. Able to quickly understand task requirements and work independently to deliver required outputs in timely manner Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail Excellent critical, creative thinking and analytical skills. Good interpersonal skills including ability to liaise with personnel at all levels in a multi-discipline team environment. An analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills. A successful project officer is able to multi-task in a high volume, fast-pace work environment, is a team player with a high level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet goals. Thorough familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and project scheduling computer applications Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, trouble-shoot, and to meet short-term and long-term deadlines. Demonstrated experience in budget and financial management.
4.Factors influencing advancement in the role
- Positive performance against KPIs
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunities employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this rolePreview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/03/2024
Summary
Robotics, electrification, alternative power sources; not long ago, these phrases would have been little other than the stuff of a good futuristic plotline. Today, they are the forces that are d
Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/03/2024
Summary
Robotics, electrification, alternative power sources; not long ago, these phrases would have been little other than the stuff of a good futuristic plotline. Today, they are the forces that are d
Related job roles
Salary
Location
Orlando
Job Type
Part Time
Career Area
Project controls
Market
Project, programme & cost management
Category
Contractor / Temporary
Location
Orlando
Tallahassee
Description
Why join us? We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Controls Intern to join our Florida offices in Orlando and Tallahassee.About Us AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design,
Reference
R-103600
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Ottawa
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Structural engineering
Market
Cities & development
Category
Permanent
Location
Ottawa
Toronto
Description
Structural TechnicianAre you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide?
Reference
R-108426
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Mississauga
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Market
Nuclear
Category
Permanent
Location
Mississauga
Description
Senior FH Electrical EngineerAtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and ar
Reference
R-114542
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
London
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Project management
Category
Permanent
Location
London
Epsom
Description
We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Our Pr
Reference
R-111541
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Gautham ShettyAuthor
Gautham ShettySalary
Location
Mississauga
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Market
Nuclear
Category
Permanent
Location
Mississauga
Description
Electrical Engineer/AnalystAtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and arou
Reference
R-114541
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Birmingham
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Creative design
Category
Permanent
Location
Birmingham
Bristol
Description
Creative Design – who are we?Do you see the world differently? Are you driven by creativity and innovation? You'll fit right in at Creative Design, our flourishing global in-house agency. Get ready to
Reference
R-114138
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lini RathinamAuthor
Lini RathinamSalary
Location
Epsom
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Market
Cities & development
Category
Permanent
Location
United Kingdom
Epsom
Description
Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and to
Reference
R-114301
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Akshit PooniaAuthor
Akshit PooniaSalary
Location
UK
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Market
Cities & development
Category
Permanent
Location
United Kingdom
Description
Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and to
Reference
R-114300
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Akshit PooniaAuthor
Akshit PooniaSalary
Location
Epsom
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Civil engineering
Market
Cities & development
Category
Permanent
Location
Manchester
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
London
Epsom
Bristol
Exeter
Description
Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and to
Reference
R-114299
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Akshit PooniaAuthor
Akshit PooniaSalary
Location
Manchester
Job Type
Flexible Working
Full Time
Career Area
Physical hydrogeology & hydrology
Market
Water
Category
Permanent
Location
Manchester
Description
Shape the Future of our cities and environments.Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and tog
Reference
R-114231
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Akshit PooniaAuthor
Akshit PooniaAtkinsRéalis
Talent community
Would you like to know more? Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
Find out more