Lead Project Control – Job Description
Job Title: Lead Project Control / Project Controls Lead
Job Summary
The Lead Project Control is responsible for overseeing project planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, and reporting activities across projects. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and quality requirements through effective project control systems and coordination with project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and cost control systems.
- Establish project control procedures for planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Track project progress against baseline schedules and identify variances.
- Prepare detailed progress reports, dashboards, and performance analysis.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
- Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and cash flow.
- Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and other performance measurement techniques.
- Identify delays, risks, and cost overruns, and propose corrective actions.
- Review contractor schedules, progress updates, and claims.
- Support project forecasting and resource planning activities.
- Ensure alignment of project timelines with contractual milestones.
- Maintain accurate project control documentation and reporting systems.
- Lead and guide project control team members and planners.
- Support management with decision-making through data-driven insights.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
- Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent.
- Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent reporting and data interpretation skills.
- Knowledge of construction, engineering, or industrial project lifecycle.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field.
- 5–12+ years of experience in project controls or planning roles.
- Experience in large-scale construction, oil & gas, infrastructure, or industrial projects is preferred.
- Certification in PMP or project controls is an advantage.
Resume-Friendly Experience Description
Led project control functions including planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, and reporting. Developed project baselines, tracked performance using Earned Value Management, analyzed variances, coordinated with project teams, and ensured timely and cost-effective project delivery.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Schedule adherence and on-time delivery rate.
- Cost variance and budget control accuracy.
- Accuracy of forecasting and reporting.
- Effectiveness of risk and delay mitigation.
- Quality of project control reports and dashboards.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with project performance insights.
