Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life and solving complex challenges together.

The Project Controls Manager will lead the implementation of robust project control systems to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role covers cost management, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting, acting as a key link between project leadership, delivery teams, and stakeholders.

• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost baselines.
• Assess and interrogate detailed project schedules (Primavera P6 / MS Project).
• Identify and mitigate project risks; maintain risk registers.
• Prepare monthly reports and dashboards, including Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
• Facilitate monthly reporting processes, fostering team collaboration to meet deadlines.
• Manage scope changes and contract variations in line with the contract.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and adherence to governance.
• Mentor and develop junior project controls staff.

• Strong understanding of project controls principles (EVM, cost control, scheduling, change management).
• Proficiency in project management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications (APM, PMP, or equivalent) desirable.
• Experience in project controls within construction or infrastructure projects.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. It’s why we pioneer a skills-based approach, letting you harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life, and the world around you.

We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I work streams:
Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.