Project Controls Engineer

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3 500 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We wish to appoint a Head of Construction for Benelux. The role will cover all aspects of Construction Service delivery in Belgium and the Netherlands.

As our construction projects vary in location, the role will require successful candidate to travel to support Benelux Operation Unit (between the Offices located close to Waterloo and Bornem) and Project Sites within the entire area.

The Project Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting all activities related to cost and schedule management pertaining to Capital projects in the Benelux Region.

Schedule related

• Use Microsoft Project to prepare overall baseline schedules comprising various phases i.e. Pre-concept/Concept Design; Basic Design; Detailed Design; Construction & Commissioning; Qualifications
• Coordinate planning sessions as necessary to formulate project activities and scheduling
• Set-up progress measurement/tracking for the various projects
• Coordinate with the various project leads and stakeholders so as to take a proactive approach in driving projects
• Generate look ahead schedules to relevant project team members
• Monitor critical paths and follow up accordingly with the relevant stakeholders
• Highlight to the various project leads and capital project manager of any scheduling issues or potential problems.
• Prepare and issue regular project reports including biweekly/monthly variance reports.
• Set up and maintain Staffing Plan for the various projects as appropriate.

Cost related

• Work with the Capital Projects Manager and relevant project leads to develop control/baseline project budgets
• Project cost information should also be populated and reported through Microsoft Project
• Track and monitor projects as per baseline project budgets, highlighting variances.
• Interface with Finance department as appropriate to obtain and monitor ‘Actuals’ charged for projects
• Prepare/coordinate regular updates of actual hours worked on various projects by relevant resources
• Review budget allocation and forecast spend for various projects i.e. materials, subcontracts, etc.
• Consolidate purchase order and subcontract values for incorporation into the commitment / forecast
• Prepare and issue regular cost reports and highlight change orders accordingly

Requirements:

• Min. Degree holder in Engineering discipline with 8-12 years working experience in engineering/manufacturing
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Prior work experience in Manufacturing, Mission Critical Centre and Pharma/Biopharma industries is preferred
• Knowledge of costing and scheduling of capital projects
• Well versed in Excel, Microsoft Word, Power point
• Good communicator
• Able to work under Pressure and tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Dutch and/or French and English

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Wellbeing Report 2022.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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