Senior Manager, Project Control

Duties & Responsibilities Corporate Assist the Operation Division Head toformulate the business strategies of the operation division so as to expand thebusiness and support the overall Vision, Mission, Value, and Objective (VMVO)of the company, especially in enhancing the Company’s good image as anexcellent process industry service provider. Participate and assist themanager/director of Proposal & Tendering department in defining pricingstrategies based on market intelligence and competitor knowledge, understandingof cost elements, and past project reference data. Actively pursue andcompetitively tender for projects available in the market. Understand theglobal markets, customers, competitors, government, suppliers/vendor, man,material, machine and the associated risks that have impact on projectconstruction execution. Constantly update with technicalchanges and development in the process industry to identify newconstruction/maintenance technologies/methods/skills that require upgrading. Constantly identify ways to harnessand improve the Company’s technical competencies to maintain its technicaladvantage over its competitors. Constantly manage cost andproductivity efficiently by reviewing current work methods and procedures toeliminate non-productive and non-value-adding work, and material/labor/timewastage; and to look for more efficient and innovative ways of getting workdone. Improve the work flows and processes of Reporting Units to ensure thatefficiency and productivity are maximized. Constantly upgrade on ProjectManagement knowhow by reviewing the latest project management tools andapplicable processes in project execution. Constantly upgrade on ConstructabilityStudy Analysis Methodology and preparation; look for better tools, equipment,processes to complete the construction. Develop strong client relationshipduring project interface; highlight recent good work and sell the company’sservices whenever opportunity arises, and explore new project possibilities. Keep update with the competition andinitiatives (e.g. new strategies, new competencies) of other process plantservice providers, especially in the areas of cost elements and pricing, sothat projects available at current operating sites (e.g. ExxonMobil, Shell,SRC, MGS etc.) are optimally and competitively priced and that value-addingelements are highlighted in price justification so as to secure work for thecompany. Constantly update with constructionequipment information, and determines a cost-effective replacement policy forthe Company’s assets (e.g. Cranes, Prime Movers, and Lorry Crane etc.) toregularly replace aging assets with rising maintenance cost. Constantly update with the financialinstruments being deployed to manage project construction; Performance Bond,Retention Bond, Insurances, Project Cash flow, Project Financing, and Agereport. To monitor accurate and timely financial transactions to Clients andSubcontractors, Alliance Partners; Review, close monitoring of the site’smonthly financial reports to share with the site’s management team; Monitor andresolve payment issues on fortnightly/monthly basis with Clients,Subcontractors/Alliance Partners; To review, approve and monitor the budgetedexpenditure of each Construction disciplines and takes corrective actions toavoid over-running the allocated budget; Monitor the project/Section’s budgetedexpenditure and take corrective actions to avoid over-running the allocatedbudget. Constantly update with the ContractManagement skills and improve on the competencies to manage change orderrequest as well as drafting communication to clients, main contractors and/orEPCM contractors. To develop detailed business plans forthe construction project/site, considering the availability of capital andhuman resources, and the adequacy of the existing structure and processes basedon the business objectives formulated. To implement the business plans forthe construction project/site by ensuring that they are executed effectivelyand that continuous efforts are being made to refine and improve the businessactivities. To assemble/recruit competent ProjectControl team, foster team spirit and openness with the team to align employeestowards achieving the business objectives. Provide guidance to each ProjectExecution team in proper project execution planning and contingency planning,to ensure full control of Project execution. Assist and facilitate the meetings ofkick-off, pre-communication, weekly coordination with vari…