Project Controls Consultant - COBRA

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Project Controls Consultant to be engaged on a contract basis. Candidates will ideally be based in Bristol and hybrid working will be supported.

Key Responsibilities:

COBRA Management:
Use COBRA to develop and maintain detailed project cost reports, schedules, and performance tracking.
Configure and maintain COBRA data structures to support project cost management.
Perform data entry, update project status, and ensure accuracy in the system.
Analyze cost and schedule variances, forecast future costs, and recommend corrective actions.

Project Cost Control:
Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and project performance reports.
Analyze cost data to identify discrepancies and trends, providing recommendations to management.
Ensure that cost data in COBRA aligns with the project's actual and forecasted expenditures.

Reporting & Analysis:
Prepare and present regular cost and schedule reports for stakeholders using COBRA-generated data.
Provide insight into project performance, highlighting any areas of concern, and suggest mitigations.

Risk and Change Management:
Assist with risk assessments and the identification of potential cost impacts.
Support the change management process by tracking and incorporating changes into project budgets and forecasts in COBRA.

Stakeholder Communication:
Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project controls processes are understood and adhered to.
Facilitate communication between project teams to ensure alignment on project goals and performance.

Compliance and Documentation:
Ensure all project controls processes comply with company standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all project controls activities and reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Project Controls Consultant or similar role, with extensive hands-on experience using COBRA software.
Strong knowledge of project cost management, scheduling, and earned value management (EVM).
Proficient in project controls software, specifically COBRA, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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