JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB DETAILS
Job Title
Planning & Cost Engineer
Sector
Office of the Undersecretary
Department
Project Controls & Tendering
Section
Project Controls
Reports To (Job Title)
Manager - Project Controls
Number of Staff Supervised
Direct Reports (approx.)
Not applicable
Total Reports (approx.)
None
2. JOB PURPOSE
To assist in performing activities in the Project Controls section in-line with Planning and Cost Control and overall DCT strategy. Proactively, assist & report in the area of evaluation of contractor schedule, milestone list, project schedule updates, and to support project completion dates for all DCT CAPEX projects.
3. ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key Accountabilities
Project Controls Assignments
• Assist in the preparation of master schedules for all DCT capital projects, including but not limited to Level 1/ Level 2 design, procurement & construction schedule and key milestones list for each project.
• Evaluate and analyze contractor/consultant bidding schedules, design schedules, construction baseline schedules & schedule updates throughout projects life cycle.
• Assist in developing progress reports in order to provide regular updates on projects’ status, schedule, cost and risks, and report to Project controls manager.
• Track overall project status and give recommendation and corrective action where necessary to project controls manager.
• Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Portfolio Reports for Senior Project Controls Engineer review, outlining projects KPI’s with respect to completion dates, progress rates and areas of concern for discussion.
• Review the Weekly/Monthly reports for various projects provided by Contractor/Consultant in order to ensure all data and progress reports are accurate and matching with the project controls procedure of DCT.
• Attend the weekly progress meetings for various CAPEX projects in order to ensure a proper monitoring and controlling of work progress.
Policies, Processes and Procedures
• Follow all relevant section policies, processes, procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Collaboration
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to Project Controls section in order to facilitate flow of information and also to build awareness in those areas.
Day-to-Day Assignments
• Follow the day-to-day assignments set by the Line Manager in the Project Controls Section to ensure continuity of work and the delivery of effective and high-quality outputs.
• Report on a regular basis to Project Controls Section Manager on the operational activities of the Project Controls Section, its challenges, hurdles and methods of resolution or mitigation.
• To inform/update the Line Manager on the Project Controls section’s activities.
EHS (Environment, Health and Safety)
• Comply with all relevant EHS guidelines, policies and procedures, report incidents and hazards in a timely manner, and reduce consumption of natural resources to support in protecting the environment and ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
Change Management
• Support the creation of culture susceptible to change management through a ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ approach to DCT’s new business opportunities, participating in the development of new initiatives, meeting planned targets, and demonstrating preferred high-performance behaviors.
4. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
• Tendering (TPC)
• Contract Administration (TPC)
• Project Management and Engineering
• Support Services Department
• Finance Department
• Procurement Department
External
• Contractors/Consultants
5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES
Qualification (e.g. Academic Qualification, Certifications, Licenses)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Experience
• 0-2 years of experience in Planning/Project Controls role; preferably in a similar role in the development or construction industry.
Competencies
Core Competencies & Level
• Planning & Cost Control: Intermediate
• Construction Fundamentals: Intermediate
• Analytical thinking: Intermediate
• Risk Management: Intermediate
• Presentation Skills: Advanced
• Resource & Budget Management: Intermediate
• Communication & Relationship Skills: Advanced
• Technical English: Advanced
• Computer Literacy (Proficiency MSOffice etc.): Intermediate
• Primavera Software Skills: Intermediate
6. APPROVALS
Statements in this Job Description are intended to reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of the job, but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive.