BID - IRL - Project Controls Manager - Dublin

We are seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee the planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management for major infrastructure programs in Ireland aimed at enhancing railway systems and operations. This multi-year project demands meticulous project control, schedule management, and progress tracking to ensure timely and within-budget delivery. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, cost control systems, and risk management plans. They will also be managing design changes and coordi-nating with design teams to implement change control and maintain an issues log. Close collaboration with project managers, engineers, and suppliers will be essential to monitor and report on project performance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure initiative, ensuring project efficiency, adherence to timelines, and cost management, ultimately supporting the overall success of the programme. The Project Controls Manager will be a key member of the team, providing essential project management services and leading commercial risk workshops.

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solu-tions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future. 

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment with the project’s overall milestones and deliverables
• Implement cost management systems to track budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, ensuring cost control processes are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle
• Establish and manage earned value management (EVM) processes to monitor and report project performance, including schedule and cost variances
• Conduct critical path and schedule impact analyses to identify potential delays or risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Lead the risk management process, including the identification, assessment, and implementation of mitigation measures, and maintain the project risk register
• Monitor project progress by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting performance data, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and trends
• Manage the change control process under NEC4 guidelines, ensuring all changes are properly evaluated, tracked, and integrated into project schedules and budgets
• Prepare and present regular project controls reports, including dashboards, performance summaries, and trend analyses, to project stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and finance staff, to ensure project controls are effectively integrated into project delivery processes
• Support claims and dispute resolution by providing accurate and detailed project schedules, cost data, and analyses in line with NEC4 contractual requirements
• Ensure all project control activities comply with railway standards and local regulations, maintaining high levels of accuracy and transparency
• Host, run, and manage Schedule Risk Analysis platform/tool, coordinating with relevant project stakeholders
• Produce formal written progress reports covering safety, technical, program, and cost matters in accordance with DBs Project Reporting Procedure
• Carry out quality and safety audits on the project team
• Develop and implement document review/approval procedures at project inception

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field (Master’s Degree preferred)
• A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in project controls, planning, or scheduling within the railway sector
• Proficiency in project controls software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project 
• Excellent analytical skills, with experience in earned value management (EVM) and risk analysis
• Familiarity with railway infrastructure standards and local compliance requirements
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams
• Willingness to travel as per business and client requirements