Project Controls Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Data Centre Construction project in the Nordics. Overseeing multiple construction and engineering partners to ensure alignment with project objectives. The successful candidate will act as the client’s representative, ensuring that all contractors and suppliers are managed effectively to deliver against agreed scope, schedule, and budget.

Monthly travel to Finland required.

Role Purpose

The Project Controls Manager will lead the implementation of robust project control systems to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role covers cost management, earned value management, risk management, and performance reporting, acting as a key link between project leadership, delivery teams, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost baselines.
• Monitoring progress against milestones, proactively identifying risks, and driving corrective actions where required. (Primavera P6 ).
• Identify and mitigate project risks; maintain risk registers and reports.
• Prepare monthly reports and dashboards, including Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
• Facilitate monthly reporting process, fostering team collaboration to meet deadlines.
• Manage scope changes and contract variations in line with the contract.
• Enforcing adherence to established governance frameworks, reporting standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Acting as the primary interface between the client and delivery teams, ensuring transparent communication and issue resolution.
• Mentor and develop junior project controls staff.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of project controls principles (EVM, cost control, scheduling, change management, risk management).
• Proficiency in project management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (APM, PMP, or equivalent) desirable.
• Time served experience in project controls within construction or infrastructure projects.

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