Project Controls Manager at Howden

What needs to be done?

• Key Controls: Generating and forecasting a project cash flow profile. Establish the project master schedule. Development of the project implementation programme. Control forecast and optimise resource man-hours peak level to a manageable level (labour profiles). Perform risk analysis of project schedule and estimate. Development of work scope and packaging strategies. Develop commitment and expenditure cash flow curves. Develop project control procedures for inclusion in the project implementation manual as well as full implementation of project control systems. Confirm project staffing plan with organisational approach.
• Project financial Management: The cost engineering function is essentially predictive, dealing with estimates and forecasts based on engineering drawings and specifications, and tracking work to completion.  Cost accounting is essentially retrospective and deals with work accomplished relative to the contractual terms and conditions and with the consequent invoices, cash requirements and payments. Manpower control employer costs and reimbursable costs will be monitored closely to ensure the budget is controlled and not exceeded. 
• Project Change Control: A policy of no surprises is to be maintained.  Early identification of change is to be managed and channeled for approval.  A scope change register must be maintained at all times. The control of changes to the project scope is a critical area of the overall management and formal procedures relating to change control will be adopted for the project.  Submit change notices for Client approval whenever the project scope or schedule affects the planned performance of the services.  Change notices will be reviewed and discussed at regular intervals in the project life.  Revise the project budget and forecasts monthly to reflect approved changes.  The management of project scope changes will be conducted in accordance with the project change control procedure.
• Project Control Systems: Utilise the most appropriate systems to complement the scope of works and management expectations.  It is envisaged that the main elements will include: Estimating System; Documentation control; Engineering progress; Cost management; Time management system; Three dimensional design; and Planning and scheduling systems – Primavera.
• SOX Compliance: Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls.

What do you need to bring? 

• BCom/National Diploma in related field (Management accounting / Cost accounting / Finance)
• 5+ years related experience in a project environment.
• Knowledge of ERP based financial reporting systems.
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills (verbal, read and write)
• Deadline driven and good analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure