Project Control Engineer

As a Project Control Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of EPC projects, particularly in water supply schemes. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with project managers to develop comprehensive project plans using Primavera P6 software. This will involve tasks such as scheduling, resource allocation, and critical path analysis. You will be tasked with continuously monitoring project schedules to identify potential delays, bottlenecks, or risks. In case of any issues, you will need to implement corrective actions to keep the project on track. Additionally, you will work closely with cost estimators and project managers to track project budgets, analyze cost variances, and ensure adherence to financial constraints. Generating regular progress reports and status updates for internal and external stakeholders will be a key part of your role. Utilizing project-specific dashboards and reporting tools, you will communicate project status effectively. Your expertise in risk management will be crucial as you identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and assist in risk assessments and contingency planning. Furthermore, you will evaluate and document scope changes, deviations, and their impact on project timelines and budgets. Coordinating resource allocation and utilization to optimize project efficiency will also be within your scope of responsibilities. It will be essential to maintain project control documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and change logs. You will foster effective communication among project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and awareness of project progress and potential issues. Collaboration with quality assurance teams will be necessary to ensure that project activities meet specified standards. Involvement in audit planning and execution may also be part of your responsibilities. In terms of operational duties, you will utilize Primavera P6 software to update and manage project schedules. Developing and maintaining project-specific dashboards for real-time project visibility will be crucial. Regular project status meetings, decision-making support, reviewing project data for performance trends, and collaboration with procurement teams will also be part of your day-to-day tasks. To excel in this role, you should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project control and management in EPC projects, with a focus on water supply schemes. Proficiency in project scheduling software, specifically Primavera P6, is essential. Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools, as well as an understanding of water supply and infrastructure projects, will be beneficial. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is required (Master's degree preferred). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a team, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and strong organizational and time management skills are also necessary for success in this role.,