Project Planning and Controls Manager

Overview “ENGINEERING A BETTER TOMORROW”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company. Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries. Position Summary This position will require international travel, including travel to Europe and South America, to support client relationships and business development activities. During project EPC phase, the Project Controls C Reporting Lead is responsible for ensuring disciplined cost, schedule, risk, and change control across all construction and commissioning activities. You will oversee contractor performance, maintain the integrity of project baselines, and provide clear, data-driven insights that support safe, predictable delivery through mechanical completion and start-up. Spanish speaking would be a distinct advantage along with ability to be in attendance at job site in Paraguay for first 3-6 months. Responsibilities Construction & EPC Contractor Performance Oversee EPC contractor project controls deliverables, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, execution plans, and reporting standards. Validate contractor schedules, progress curves, manpower plans, and productivity metrics. Monitor construction progress in the field, including earned value, installation rates, and critical path performance. Challenge contractor forecasts and recovery plans where deviations emerge. Schedule Management Establish and maintain the Owner’s Integrated (L3) Master Schedule, incorporating EPC contractor schedules, interface milestones, procurement status, and commissioning logic. Lead schedule risk assessments and scenario modelling to support decision-making. Track key EPC milestones (e.g., module delivery, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup readiness). Monitor schedule performance, including critical path, float, and interface risks, and perform independent schedule reviews. Perform gap analysis against baseline and prior forecasts, identifying deviations, trends, and required corrective actions. Cost Control & Forecasting Consolidate inputs from Project Director, Work Package owners, and Project Controller into a coherent, time-phased project forecast. Manage the project cost control framework for the EPC phase, including commitments, incurred costs, cash flow, and forecast to complete. Validate EPC contractor cost reports, progress valuations, and change driven cost impacts. Provide early warning of cost trends, productivity issues, or commercial risks Change Management Lead the Owner’s change control process, ensuring all changes are properly assessed…