In a world shaped by complex challenges and fast change, we at DEME dare to lead the way in dredging, offshore, infrastructure and environmental solutions. Our greatest strength lies in our people: pioneers who want to grow, explore and make a real impact.
As a Project Controls Engineer, you become part of that journey. You contribute to groundbreaking maritime projects worldwide, while shaping your own career path. You will have the possibility to grow through experience and to help deliver smart, sustainable solutions at the cutting edge of our industry.
Your responsibilities
As a Project Controls Engineer, you will provide end-to-end support for one of our projects from contract award until handover. You are responsible for planning the work and keeping track of progress. Adopting new tools and processes is a challenge you relish and you make sure that their implementation goes smoothly. Thinking out of the box and finding innovative ways to improve business processes are the key elements in this job.
You'll be responsible for the delivery of successful project controls for the projects assigned to you. Reporting to one of our onshore project management teams, your focus will be on developing, monitoring and modifying a realistic project plan to guide and measure progress.
Based in Belgium with occasional international travel, you'll liaise and work with internal support departments to implement the project's administrative requirements, such as project controls and documentation. You're comfortable with forecasting, reporting and evaluating costs in collaboration with the project financial controller. Above all you understand what's happening in your project on a daily basis and can report it clearly to the project manager
Your profile
You hold a bachelor or master's degree in a relevant discipline.
You have a keen interest in the scheduling, information management, contract administration, budgeting and/or execution of civil & offshore works.
You have solid organizational skills, together with strong written and oral communication abilities.
You are fluent in English; any other language is an asset.
You have an analytical mind and a problem-solving attitude.
You can handle stress and deliver qualitative output against a given and strict deadline.
You are a team player with a focus on client & stakeholder management.
You are flexible to relocate to Belgium and travel occasionally to our projects.
Experience with developing project schedules (Primavera P6) is a plus.
Experience with setting up document management system (Aconex, Ineight, ThinkProject,...) is a plus.
Contract management and cost control skills are an asset.
Experience in consolidating multiple data sources and making analysis and reports/dashboards is a plus.
What you can expect
One DEME, one team: You join an international, collaborative team that dares to go further together.
A career that grows with you: Shape your own path in line with our organizational needs and supported by training and on-the-job learning opportunities.
Energy to excel: Benefit from our holistic wellbeing program, from physical challenges and events to mental and practical support.
Purpose & impact: Work on projects that contribute to a safer, more sustainable and livable world.
Where Next?
Excited to explore what your future at DEME could look like?
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If there's a match, you could be offered a contract shortly afterwards and start your own DEME journey.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Project Management, and Quality Assurance
Industries
Civil Engineering, Services for Renewable Energy, and Environmental Services