Project Controls Analytics Consultant

Due to continued growth, we have multiple exciting opportunities for proactive and analytical to join our Controls Analytics team. The successful candidate will be involved at all stages of a project, from identifying the requirements and defining the project scope to leading the development and delivery of effective controls analytics solutions. This role offers the chance to work with high-profile clients on large-scale projects, collaborating with a range of construction professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.

The Controls Analytics Consultant will play a key role in providing advanced analytics and data insights to support project controls functions for major infrastructure projects. This position is critical for ensuring that project risks, schedule performance, and cost forecasts align with the overall business goals. The consultant will work closely with various teams, including project managers, risk analysts, and commercial professionals, to enhance the visibility of project performance and support effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Controls Analytics & Reporting:

• Develop and manage dashboards and reports that provide insights into project health across cost, schedule, and risk performance.

• Monitor key project performance indicators and identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.

• Present clear and actionable insights to stakeholders to enable effective project control decisions.

Data Modelling & Analysis:

• Develop predictive analytics models to assess potential project outcomes based on current data and trends.

• Conduct root-cause analyses of project variances and propose mitigation strategies to support project continuity.

Risk & Performance Management:

• Collaborate with the risk management team to incorporate data-driven risk models into the controls process.

• Quantify and integrate risk impacts into forecasts and contingency planning to provide a holistic view of project performance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with project teams to understand requirements and deliver tailored analytics solutions.

• Communicate complex analytics insights and recommendations in a clear and accessible manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure that all controls analytics methodologies and practices adhere to industry standards and regulatory guidelines.

• Stay updated on advancements in analytics tools, techniques, and best practices within project management.

Key Skills & Competencies

Analytics & Data Skills:

• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python) for data transformation, visualization, and predictive modelling.

• Experience with data integration and ETL processes, and familiarity with project management systems like PRISM or Primavera.

Problem Solving & Insight Generation:

• Strong ability to interpret complex data sets, identify issues, and generate actionable insights.

• Skilled in analytical problem-solving, with attention to detail in monitoring, reporting, and decision support.

Communication & Presentation:

• Exceptional skills in conveying insights and analytics results to stakeholders through presentations and reporting.

Project Controls Knowledge:

• Familiarity with project controls disciplines such as cost control, scheduling, and risk management.

• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and techniques like cost forecasting, variance analysis, and benchmarking.