Project Control Manager · On-site

We’re supporting a leading contractor involved in the early phases of a landmark Green Steel industrial megaproject in Boden, and they are now looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Project Controls Manager to take ownership of cost, schedule, risk, and document control across the full project lifecycle.

This is a high‑impact leadership role where you will build and guide the project controls function on one of Europe’s most ambitious industrial developments.

Location: Boden

Rate: Negotiable

Requirement: EU passport

Contract: 12 months (strong possibility of extension)

Role Overview

Reporting functionally to the Head of PMO and operationally to the Area Director, the Project Controls Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading a high‑performing project controls team. You will coordinate closely with engineering partners, construction firms, process‑equipment suppliers, and the client’s internal project, engineering, and construction teams.

Your mission is to ensure robust, reliable, and transparent control over project performance—driving excellence in planning, cost, risk, reporting, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and lead a multidisciplinary project controls team on‑site and across workstreams.
• Provide strategic leadership in designing and implementing the project controls framework.
• Deliver regular project performance updates for senior stakeholders, including executive leadership, the Board, and investors.
• Ensure all project controls processes meet budget, schedule, contract, and operational requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and quality excellence across the delivery organisation.
• Develop or adopt systems, standards, and procedures that support accurate data, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Produce timely, high‑quality outputs including schedule analysis, cost reporting, risk assessments, and document control oversight.

Experience & Skill Requirements

• Extensive experience delivering large‑scale capital industrial projects.
• Background on both owner and contractor sides strongly preferred; an owner‑mindset is essential.
• Proven ability to manage complex construction activities in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, building, and leading high‑performing teams.
• Strong leadership with the ability to be hands‑on when required.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and collaborating across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, strategic thinking, and communication capabilities.
• Strong planning and scheduling expertise (Primavera P6 experience highly valued).
• Competence in resource planning, cost integration, progress tracking, and risk mitigation.