Here's what this project controller is gonig to be doing...
Richard asked what a project controller does...
I will be carrying out some of the following tasks and areas (This was craftily copied from the job description):
Estimating. Fully define the scope of work, to enable an operational SOW to be produced that will form the basis of the estimating process.
Workload planning. Engage the Operational Manager on a monthly basis to confirm a continued ability to resource workload in line with current assumptions and committments. (Firm and probable workload). Escalate conflicts via Ops Managers/Engineering Delivery Managers.
Schedule & Resource Management. Ensure agreed schedules are in place for all activities within areas of responsibility. Ensure discharge of all activities in line with approved baseline schedule.
Budgeting, Work Authorisation and Project Control. Ensure adequate and approved funding for all activities undertaken across area of responsibility. Ensure discharge of all commitments in line with approved budgets. Ensure formal closure of all activities.
Change Management. Ensure that all change to task scope, quality, cost or timescale is pre-approved.
Risk and Opportunity Management. Ensure that Risk and Opportunity Management is routinely and consistently applied across all activities within areas of responsibility.
Customer Satisfaction. Ensure an environment where customer satisfaction is recognised as a key element.
Richard asked what a project controller does...
I will be carrying out some of the following tasks and areas (This was craftily copied from the job description):
Estimating. Fully define the scope of work, to enable an operational SOW to be produced that will form the basis of the estimating process.
Workload planning. Engage the Operational Manager on a monthly basis to confirm a continued ability to resource workload in line with current assumptions and committments. (Firm and probable workload). Escalate conflicts via Ops Managers/Engineering Delivery Managers.
Schedule & Resource Management. Ensure agreed schedules are in place for all activities within areas of responsibility. Ensure discharge of all activities in line with approved baseline schedule.
Budgeting, Work Authorisation and Project Control. Ensure adequate and approved funding for all activities undertaken across area of responsibility. Ensure discharge of all commitments in line with approved budgets. Ensure formal closure of all activities.
Change Management. Ensure that all change to task scope, quality, cost or timescale is pre-approved.
Risk and Opportunity Management. Ensure that Risk and Opportunity Management is routinely and consistently applied across all activities within areas of responsibility.
Customer Satisfaction. Ensure an environment where customer satisfaction is recognised as a key element.
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