Deputy Project Control Manager

The Deputy Project Control Manager supports the Project Control Manager in planning, coordinating, and overseeing all project control functions, including cost control, scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, and reporting. The role ensures that project performance is accurately measured and communicated, enabling effective decision-making and timely corrective actions.

Acting as a key interface between engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams, the Deputy Project Control Manager helps ensure alignment between scope, schedule, cost, and risk throughout the project lifecycle. The role may act on behalf of the Project Control Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls Support

Assist in establishing and maintaining integrated project control systems covering cost, schedule, progress, and forecasting.

Support development and maintenance of project budgets, cost breakdown structures (CBS), and work breakdown structures (WBS).

Ensure alignment between project scope, schedule, and cost baselines.

Cost & Schedule Monitoring

Monitor project cost and schedule performance against approved baselines.

Support preparation of forecasts, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and cash flow projections.

Analyse variances and performance trends, identifying root causes and potential mitigation measures.

Reporting & Performance Analysis

Prepare accurate and timely project control reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.

Support monthly project reviews and management reporting with reliable data and analysis.

Ensure consistency and integrity of project control data across systems and reports.

Change & Risk Management

Support evaluation of change requests, variations, and claims by assessing schedule and cost impacts.

Assist in managing project contingencies and tracking risk exposure.

Ensure approved changes are reflected in updated baselines and forecasts.

Contract & Progress Management

Support review of contractor progress, invoices, and cost reports for accuracy and contractual compliance.

Assist in tracking commitments, accruals, and progress measurement.

Coordinate with planning and cost teams to ensure accurate progress reporting.

Collaboration & Governance

Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, Cost Controllers, and Construction teams to integrate project controls into daily execution.

Support development, implementation, and adherence to project control procedures and governance.

Provide guidance and mentoring to junior project control staff.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve project control processes, tools, and reporting practices.

Capture and apply lessons learned to enhance future project performance.

Competencies and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project controls, cost control, or planning roles within industrial, infrastructure, or EPC projects.

Solid understanding of project cost control, scheduling, progress measurement, and forecasting.

Experience with project control and planning tools (e.g., cost control systems, scheduling software).

Good knowledge of contracts, change management, and project governance.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.

High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.