Project Controls Consultant

Consultant, CPAM - Project Controls

About ICA

As one of fastest growing practice in DAS, Infrastructure and Climate Advisory (ICA) team at KGS invites like-minded professionals to help us drive progress and change. At KGS ICA practice, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a range of industries to assist public and private sector organizations involved in infrastructure to deliver desired outcomes, for society and businesses. We are the Centre of Excellence for KPMG’s Global practices, helping our clients to develop better understanding of the evolving policy and regulatory environment, business and commercial risks, as well as providing commercial and strategic advice on complex infrastructure and capital projects. You will work on a wide range of infrastructure sectors including transportation, digital and social infrastructure (education, healthcare), with diverse clientage a diverse range of clientele such as public sector entities, infrastructure owners, project developers, large corporates, contractors, equity investors, and financers.

The role will be based out of KPMG’s Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Mumbai offices and liaise cross-functionally with leaders across the business to drive internal and external engagement.

Job details

•Proposed designation: Consultant •Role type: Individual contributor •Reporting to: Assistant Manager/ Manager  

Roles & responsibilities

•Ensure high-quality deliverables within set plans, budgets, and standards •Supporting client engagements with minimal supervision from senior team members, as necessary •Identification of client's potential challenges and issues in an engagement and proactively presenting initial solutions •Assist in developing thought leadership materials to enhance market intelligence and sector knowledge •Stay informed on industry trends, competitor moves, and product/service developments to maintain competitive edge •Independently engage with both domestic and global stakeholders, managing expectations and prioritizing work effectively •Demonstrate strong multi-tasking abilities, working efficiently with geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced environment  

Mandatory  technical & functional skills

•Understanding of contract agreements, SOWs, PO, and its types •Interpreting contractual clauses and identifying testing attributes/nuances •Understanding of the factors which drive costs on construction projects •Understanding of issues which impact project performance •Client or senior stakeholder-facing experience •Experience in writing and reviewing parts of assurance documents such as briefing notes, recommendations, and final report •Experience working in highly political and confidential environments •Experience of managing the work of junior colleagues •An ability to assess new situations and data quickly to provide a basis for developing an understanding of causal factors •Understanding of concepts related to construction management, supply chain, and forecasting to enhance project delivery, paired with familiarity with strategic planning and operational frameworks to assess market trends, identify opportunities, and create strategies to optimize project outcomes •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of different software including Power BI, Alteryx, Scheduling tools, BIM and Power Apps (preferred but not mandatory) •Proficient in budget management, cost estimation, earned value analysis, procurement planning, claims and dispute mitigation, as well as project governance and control frameworks  

Key behavioral attributes/requirements

•Personal drive and positive attitude to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations •Effective written and verbal communication skills and good inter-personal skills to work effectively in a team

Educational qualifications

•MBA’s, Postgraduates and Engineers from a leading Indian/International educational institutions •Candidates holding certifications from renowned institutes including PMI, APM, PMO or equivalent certification relevant to the requirements are preferred  

Prior Experience

•Relevant infrastructure sectors and/or experience of 4-6 years gained in global research and consulting firms •Experience in major projects and programmes, in a field such as accounting, audit, commercial management & quantity surveying, ideally in infrastructure of one of our priority sectors of transport, defence, power and utilities or nuclear   

Other information

•Interview process: 3 round of interviews and 1 case study

Experience Level

Senior Level