What is a Project Controls Manager?
A Project Controls Manager is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling all aspects of a construction project's schedule, cost, and performance. Their primary role is to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard.
The Project Controls Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful completion of a construction project by providing effective planning, monitoring, and control of the project's schedule, cost, and performance.
What are the typical duties and activities for a Project Controls Manager?
From employer to employer the description of a Project Controls Manager job will vary, however typical duties and activities undertaken include:
Developing and maintaining project plans: The Project Controls Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project plans that include schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
Monitoring project progress: The Project Controls Manager monitors the project's progress against the plan, identifies any deviations, and takes corrective action where necessary to ensure the project stays on track.
Reporting project status: The Project Controls Manager is responsible for preparing and distributing regular project status reports to stakeholders, including senior management, the project team, and clients.
Managing project risks: The Project Controls Manager works with the project team to identify and manage project risks, including developing risk mitigation plans.
Managing project costs: The Project Controls Manager is responsible for monitoring and controlling project costs, including managing budgets, forecasting costs, and tracking actual costs against the budget.
Managing project resources: The Project Controls Manager ensures that resources, including people, materials, and equipment, are allocated efficiently to achieve project goals.
Managing project documentation: The Project Controls Manager is responsible for managing project documentation, including maintaining records of project plans, schedules, budgets, and other relevant documents.
Supporting project teams: The Project Controls Manager works closely with the project team to provide support and guidance on project controls and project management best practices.
Skills required to be a successful Project Controls Manager
To be successful within a Project Controls Manager job, the below skills are important;
Project management
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Financial management
Leadership skills
Technical skills
Adaptability
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Located on the river Elbe, Dresden is the 12th most populous city in Germany with an estimated population of 556,227. Dresden covers an area of 127 square miles and has become a cultural, educational and political centre of Germany.Dresden has seen numerous large scale construction projects over the past couple of years and has multiple large constructions projects in the pipeline, including;
Schützengarten residential area
Construction work on the new-build project Schützengarten commenced, which will include a residential area with 479 flats, green spaces, a children’s play area and a neighbourhood park. This project is estimated to be completed in spring 2024.
The Military Museum in Dresden
Dresden witnessed another important mark on its timeline with the construction of the Military History Museum. Designed by US-based architects Studio Daniel Libeskind, this project was estimated to cost in the region of €48m.
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