Project Services Manager

<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p>At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.</p><p><strong style="color: black;">JOB PURPOSE:</strong></p><p><span style="color: black;">Provide leadership to planning engineers, schedulers, cost engineers, cost estimators, project control engineers to plan, monitor, and control the execution of multiple portfolio of projects across various geographies through timely release of cost reports, providing periodic schedule updates, issuance of project control reports, expediting internal & external stakeholders and various other activities of project controls. </span></p><p><strong style="color: black;">RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li><span style="color: black;">Develop systems and procedures for Project control functions on the onset of the project and as and when there is a need in order to facilitate the process of project controls & monitoring.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Develop and maintain the project baseline, including Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and master schedules.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) to track progress, cash flow, and cost/schedule variances.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Coordinate change orders, manage contingency budgets, and assess the financial impact of contract variations.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Maintain risk registers and develop quantitative mitigation strategies.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Provide leadership and guidance to the project planning team to develop, implement & maintain the project controls procedure, project schedules (level 1-4), and reporting systems specific to project</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Prepare the progress measurement system such as manpower histograms, which indicate the number of people required each month, progress S curves which will indicate the progress that the project makes at a given point of time etc., which are reviewed at periodic intervals.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;"> Monitoring progress of the work for timely execution of the project through weekly/monthly reports with respect to review of the overall project. Progress monitoring on a regular basis and resolve any problems, bottlenecks/scheduling conflicts.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Ensure that field project controls documents such as construction schedules, resources histogram, reporting systems, commodity data base, material controls systems, etc. are fully developed & implemented by the designated personnel and reviewed by Construction Management and that engineering & procurement activities are properly interfaced.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Carry out diagnostic studies and derive insights on ongoing projects, to measure what is achieved vis-à-vis the plan by the project control team based on progress reports and feedback to ensure timely completion and formulate an action plan for schedule adherence.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Generate actionable reports and interactive performance dashboards (e.g., using Microsoft Power BI) for senior management.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Perform any other duties and responsibilities as and when directed by the Center Manager</span></li></ul><p>We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.</p><p>We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.</p><br><br><strong>Work Experience </strong><br><ul><li><span style="color: black;">Ideal candidate should have 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Power Plant projects – Brownfield and Greenfield, and who has worked with reputed clients.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Minimum bachelors degree in engineering and/or relevant project management qualification.</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of scheduling software (e.g., Oracle Primavera P6) and cost management tools (e.g., EcoSys).</span></li><li><span style="color: black;">Certifications: Certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Cost Professional (CCP) are highly preferred</span></li></ul><br><br>