Job Description:
IPS is hiring! We are looking for a talented and capable Senior Project Controller to join our well-established team located in Frankfurt, Germany.
A Project Controller with a strong project cost control background along with good experience or transferable skills gained from working on EPCMV projects in Life Sciences or process related industries. Providing support to the Director of Projects, Project Managers and project team members with productivity monitoring and cost management of projects.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
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EPCMV working knowledge and experience, through all phases from inception to handover, on assignments / projects from £50K to > £200M
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Ability to develop and understand productivity measurement of projects using Earned Value Management and similar techniques
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Working closely with the Project Managers and project team members, responsible for project cost reporting and cost analysis, with continuous deliverables tracking, updating, monitoring and maintenance of project cost models to ensure accurate
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reporting, benchmarking and analysis of all project related costs
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Accurate project cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring and reporting from inception to completion in line with project scope.
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Responsible for timely and accurate cost checks and valuations
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Responsible for supporting Project Managers with Project Number Requests (PNRs), Budget Revision Requests (BRRs) and Resource Forecasting (using UNANET software system)
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Pro-actively monitoring and analysing project costs, both Fee’s and Cost of Works including, budgets, commitments, upstream / downstream cashflow, payments, variances/adjustments due to change management and overall project cost performance aspects
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Identifying project cost risks, performing cost risk analysis, identifying and analysing potential project problems, providing input into value engineering and recommending corrective actions/solutions and follow-up to mitigate project cost risks
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Preparation of internal project cost/financial reports for the Director of Projects and relevant Project Manager(s) for each assigned project
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Preparation of project cost/financial reports for issue, via the assigned IPS Project Manager, to the Client as appropriate
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Contribute to the continuous development of project cost benchmarking data and reporting processes to provide accurate, timely and clear cost data to the business and project teams
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Establishing professional and appropriate relationships with our Clients, Colleagues, Consultants and other Contractors/Suppliers/Third parties involved in the projects
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Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects; liaising with other business/project team members to ensure efficient project cost/financial control
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Continuous Improvement and learning, providing data and feedback on project cost aspects for future project estimating and contributing to updating of business best practices
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Assist in identifying, and developing innovative methods for improving project cost management processes and techniques against current SOPs, Wis and templates
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Recommends improvements in systems, tools, and methods of project controls and project management
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Remains at the forefront of new and emerging industry practices and the potential application on client engagements
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Holds regular status meetings with the project team / discipline leads
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Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
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Undertaking other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Ideal candidates will possess 10+ years of project experience managing project controls
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Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or relevant subject
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Ideally hold or working toward an appropriate professional body membership
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Preferably have a Project Management accreditation from PMI, APM or Prince2.
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Proven cost and/or commercial management experience, ideally within an EPCMV consultancy environment.
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Experience and Good working knowledge of Financial and Cost systems, with a good understanding of complex project cost data, ability to analyse and derive meaningful metrics and management reports
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High Level of Mathematical ability with experience in large data sets and Microsoft Systems
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Must have the ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects
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Must maintain personal competency in relevant professional areas
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Collaborative approach, able to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues
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Demonstrable strong listening, written and verbal communication skills
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Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
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Strives for continuous improvement in all internal processes
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Working knowledge of MS Project / Primavera (P6), working closely with the Project Planning / Scheduling team to ensure integration and alignment of project Costs and Schedules
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Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, team building, and strong work ethic.
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Able to build good relationships with business and project team members
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ICT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as Power BI and similar platforms.
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Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases
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Progressive ability, capacity and aptitude in administration to plan, organise, supervise and coordinate work and to obtain cooperation from others.
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Operates collaboratively in a business environment without boundaries.
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An advocate for diversity, equity & inclusion.
About Us:
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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