Group Leader, Project Controls

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Manager, Capital Programs, this position is responsible for the management and execution of project controls (PC) on capital projects and turnarounds in Texas.  Our Project Controls team covers the areas of Estimating, Cost Control, and Scheduling. In this role, you will lead a group of Project Controls professionals that are assigned to individual capital projects and turnaround projects.

 
The primary responsibilities include:
 •    Drive cross functional interaction between the PC team, Project Managers (PMs), Project Engineers (PEs) and Construction Managers (CMs) to ensure consistent, best-in-class project delivery
•    Drive continuous improvement within the team and the organization
•    Develop PC standards for each project phase to drive consistent project delivery
•    Develop training packages for each PC function and each project phase to drive consistent project delivery
•    Proven ability to manage, coach and develop team members
•    Engage formally or informally with recognized industry leaders and consultants in project delivery to ensure Eastman tools & procedures are up-to-date with the industry
•    Develop and maintain Project Controls Procedures for capital projects.  Continuously review estimating, cost and schedule control systems.  Participate in industry and site benchmarking efforts.
•    Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of a Project Controls Team consisting of Estimating, Cost Controls and Scheduling resources
•    Anticipate complex internal and external project control issues with impact on the organization; recommend innovative project controls solutions
•    Ensure capital projects are estimated appropriately and executed within established budgets and timelines
•    Must understand and follow all applicable safety requirements and expectations. 
•    Demonstrates a willingness and desire to function in a team setting and exhibits behaviors that support overall company goals and objectives.  
•    Actively participates on improvement teams, projects, and safety programs as well as follows and upholds the Eastman Team principles.
 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years experience in Project Controls required. Engineering, Management, Business or Accounting preferred.
•    Experience in project controls is required, including experience & demonstrated skill in:
    o    Directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control and cost analysis
    o    Directing, planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control and analysis
    o    Establishing criteria for Project Controls activities
•    Skilled in direction, personnel administration and training of technical and nontechnical personnel
•    Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing and solving problems
•    Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience
•    Knowledge of current industry and technical developments
•    Demonstrated expertise in delivery, communication and training of risk processes and procedures
•    Advanced proficiency with the applicable software applications (i.e., Microsoft excel and Power BI) to provide analysis and insights related to project and portfolio data.  Additional preferred software experience with Primavera Scheduling software.
•    Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines while managing priorities 
•    The ability to effectively communicate and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting complex project proposals and reports to senior level management 
•    The ability to maintain confidential information 
•    Prior direct supervisory experience is preferred.