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Job Description
Please note this application is for future Project Controls Lead opportunities within APM Terminals. This is not a live position we are currently recruiting for.
APM Terminals is part of Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company and a global leader in container shipping and ports. The Maersk group employs around 100,000 employees across operations in 130 countries. We actively promote the growth of the communities around us, allowing local economies to flourish.
APM Terminals operates one of the world’s most comprehensive port networks. We’re uniquely positioned to help both shipping line and landside customers grow their business.
The Project Execution department is accountable for the execution of APM Terminals large infrastructure development projects. We build new container terminals, expand or modernize existing ones and ensure we integrate acquired businesses.
Due to the growth of our Projects portfolio, we are building an external talent pipeline for container terminal infrastructure buildup projects and as part of this we are seeking Project Controls Leads who are highly mobile and ready to relocate to the next project and to help deliver significant investment projects on time, on budget and safely.
As Project Controls Lead, reporting to Project Director, you will implement, maintain and drive the transparent application of the APMT project management and control tools by the project team itself and its consultants, contractors and suppliers. Project controls is a crucial technical function for delivering our project success criteria and, ultimately, providing benefits to the business.
Where will I be based?
You will first relocate to our APM Terminals headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, where you will become acquainted with business strategy, company culture, prepare for the upcoming project, and become accustomed to working with APM Terminals. Then we’ll transfer you (and your family) to one of our most interesting worldwide project assignments from our portfolio.
What’s in it for me?
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Impact – you will have the opportunity to deliver large projects and improve the business value as well as have a very positive impact on the local country and region in which you will be deployed.
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Benefits in NL – a competitive salary and benefits package, well-being, a truly international working environment.
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Global mobility – we will assist you and your family in relocating to the Netherlands (if needed) as well as the assigned project country. After you relocate to the project, you will be on Global Nomad (“Expat”) contract and will get competitive salary and benefits.
Key responsibilities:
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Implement APM Terminal project controls and project procedures to manage the construction, delivery of equipment, and project IT & automation proactively.
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Facilitate execution of change management and risk management processes, including changes to scope, schedule, requirements and budget.
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Liaise with construction, equipment and IT teams to maintain awareness of (potential) project control issues.
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Track project progress against the approved baselines and, where appropriate, ensure issues are proactively addressed, resolved and/or escalated and reported.
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Manage, influence and create team commitment to following a governance structure, including procedures, processes and project controls.
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Deliver timely reporting on leading and lagging indicators of project performance to Project Director, Technical Lead, Business Integration Lead and other relevant leads.
Who we are looking for:
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5-10 years’ experience within a similar project controls functional discipline
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Accountability in project delivery on at least two large-scale and complex capital infrastructure projects.
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Working in a culturally and technical diverse team and environment, internally and externally to your organisation.
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Advanced communications skills in English, multiple languages are a plus.
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Project management qualification, for example APM PMQ, PMI PMP certificate or equivalent.
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Knowledge of Project management platforms and systems (for managing document controls, contracts, change, cost, communication and milestones) e.g., PMWeb, Proliance, PCM, Skire or similar.
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Experienced with project management tools including scheduling software e.g., Primavera, MS Project, etc.
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Ideal but not essential, experience of supervision and line management of others in project controls or project management roles.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
