Manager, Project Controls 
(17740)

At Kerzner, we never settle. Through continued innovation, our team of pioneers push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. Our philosophy is simple - we go above and beyond to Blow Away our Guest and Colleagues. Good enough never is. For us, it is all about perfection and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion. 
 

Our Colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. With an international team of over 10,000 Colleagues and strong strategic growth on the horizon, we offer unrivalled career opportunities around the world. We are committed to provide our Colleagues at all levels with opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation through personalised development plans and tailored succession planning. We invest in our communities to sustain the environment where we operate and minimising our own footprint. Whether it is through animal conservation, education or tree-planting, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.
 

Role Summary

As Manager, Project Controls you are responsible for the work schedules, planning, budget and reporting throughout the lifecycle of the projects undertaken by the Design and Construction team. Reporting to the Director Contract Management & Procurement, You will oversee effective risk management across the department, which is integrated into the overall corporate risk management program within the company. 

Key Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to prepare and update the high-level programmes and master schedules for Kerzner Projects.
• Directly responsible to coordinate the preparation of the high-level progress reports and presentations for Kerzner Projects.
• Review of the Project programmes submitted by the designers, consultants and contractors.
• Monitor the progress of the Design Consultants and provide updates in relation to their performance against the Contract timeline and milestones.
• Overseeing of the Contractors’ reports and progress of works, highlighting deviations against programme.
• Oversee and manage the preparation of the cost reports
• Oversee and manage the preparation of the cash flow reports for Kerzner Projects
• Oversee and manage the preparation of logs and reports for multiple contractual and commercial matters including the payment certificates, claims, variation orders, etc.
• Prepare and maintain high level work breakdown structure (WBS) for Kerzner Projects.
• Assist in the formalization of Kerzner Projects correspondences and ensure that Kerzner’s best interests and rights are well protected, in line with the relevant Contracts.
• Develop the overall Risk Management framework and coordinate with other Kerzner Design & Construction staff to prepare and maintain risk registers for the Projects.
• Assist in the assessment of the Consultants’ and Contractors’ claims, especially those related to claims for Extension of Time.
• Assist in providing clarification and responses for all issues related to disputes, mediations, and arbitration.
• Ensure compliance with the document control process and ensure the proper implementation of the relevant procedures.
• Ensure the implementation of the strategy, annual business plans, budgets, policies and procedures of the department, to support organizational business strategy.
• Provides support to the Project Lead  to ensure Delivery and Procurement strategies as well as actual planned works carried out align with  the Project requirements including  cost and schedule.
• Review and discuss with the Director, Contract Management & Procurement the projects budgetary status, budget control reports, and analyze and follow-up on the actual and forecasted budgets with the concerned personnel.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to the Director, Contract Management & Procurement as well as colleagues on project related issues.
• Direct and manage the setup and implementation of reporting and performance management systems to analyze and follow-up on the project performance.
• Conduct periodic meetings with Project Managers in the department and discuss and resolve problems and obstacles and prepare a debriefing report that entails the difficulties encountered during the project phases.
• Develop and organize documents and reports for the Director, Contract Management & Procurement, as needed
• Carry out all other duties in the area of Design & Construction as and when requested by Management.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Commercial Management or similiar
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
• 5+ years experience in project controls within design and construction environments. 
• Strong understanding of the project lifecycles
• Proficiency in project control software .
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Our company is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.