Principal Project Controls Specialist

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Company: McDermott International

Location: Sabine Pass, TX 77655

Description:

Job Description

Job Responsibility:
  • Implement McDermott processes and systems on projects.
  • Lead the project controls team on large and highly complex EPC projects.
  • Implement constructability concepts, (the how it's built) and related interdependencies between Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction in support of the Advanced Work Planning (AWP) process.
  • Support the development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) on complex projects with multiple partners and compensation types.
  • Implement internal and contractual requirements on the project via the project controls execution plan.
  • Lead setup and implementation of project controls systems.
  • Responsible for the accuracy of project controls reports.
  • Analyze and interpret cost forecasting and trending.
  • Recommends solutions or recovery plans for problem areas.
  • Lead preparation and review of the project monthly forecast.
  • Support the Project Controls Team in development of the cost spread and cash flows.
  • Participate in proposal development, commercial alignment and project kickoff processes.
  • Supervise and train junior personnel in all aspects of cost reporting.
  • Lead the set up and maintenance of the progress measurement system.
  • Implement and support the Change Management process.
  • Lead change management efforts, including building of cost estimates and apply or manage amendments to the contract.
  • Lead project reviews conducted with the client and internal management.
  • Support the development and implementation of the Project Risk and Opportunity process.
  • Participate or lead the weekly and monthly cost and schedule review meetings.
  • Manage and maintain good client relations.
  • Actively look for areas of improvement on project and company standards.
  • Create Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly Reports.
  • Assist in resource planning, recruiting, mentoring, and evaluations.


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred or
  • Ten plus (10+) years of experience in Project Controls.
  • Must have experience in a large-scale mega-project in Oil & Gas and Offshore Construction.
  • Highly competent in the use of critical project management concepts such as EVM, project planning, risk analysis, and progress measurement).
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Project Management Professional is a plus.
  • Understanding of Cost and Progress management systems is a plus Work independently with little or no supervision.
  • Great communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
  • Experienced in both Cost and Schedule with a focus on Cost Management.
  • Understand the relationship between estimating, cost management, progress, schedule, and project accounting.
  • Basic understanding of JDE Edwards is a plus.

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