We are looking for a Project Control Lead

Job Description

• Ensure the project uses a consistent and agreed approach to the management of cost including reporting and forecasting
• Active use of risk- and opportunity evaluation in the budgeting process
• Lead a multidisciplinary team covering cost, planning, progress reporting, DCC/LCI, MOC, analysis and reporting
• Support finance in license budgeting and act as focal point for coordination
• Track expenditure against budgets on dedicated projects
• Support projects in preparation of standard project work breakdown structures for project budgets
• Prepare and collate full project cost estimates across project phases
• Identify issues and provide recommendations for improvements
• Assist in planned and ad-hoc reporting requirements
• Coordinate completion of monthly project reports together with project team members to establish cost, financial information and performance
• Support the estimating process to ensure cost risks are identified and appropriately quantified
• Review, analyze and challenge supplier and contractor cost reports and study reports together with dedicated project control teams
• Monitor and follow up progress reporting aligned with agreed KPIs
• Lead and chair cost management meetings with contractors and internal departments involved in the cost process
• Interface and coordinate with stakeholders as required
• Combine planning and cost data for situational awareness of project status
• Drive the process of performing cost and schedule risk analysis

Qualification Requirements

• MSc or BSc in Business Administration, Engineering or a technical certificate in Construction Management
• Minimum 10 years of relevant project experience
• Proven execution phase project experience in a similar role is preferred
• Fluent written and spoken English skills
• Ability to proactively follow up deliverables and project progress
• Self-organized and self-driven mindset
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
  
  Duration:17.08.2026 - 31.08.2027

We offer:

• Permanent or project-based employment with competitive terms and conditions
• Career opportunities with leading companies within energy, industry, technology, infrastructure, and construction
• A wide range of challenging projects - both nationally and internationally
• Exclusive access to MDE's strong project and client portfolio through established framework agreements
• Close and continuous follow-up before, during, and after assignments by experienced recruitment and operations teams
• Structured onboarding and support related to mobilization, visa processes, and practical arrangements when required
• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop your expertise through varied assignments and long-term career planning
• Home-work-home travel discount agreements and other attractive employee benefits

• Consultant events bringing MDE consultants together across disciplines and projects - focusing on networking, knowledge sharing, and social interaction

About MDE

When the right people connect, we create value.

MDE Group is a global recruitment company, specializing in finding and placing the greatest talents worldwide. MDE currently consists of 12 companies that offer consulting, staffing, recruitment services as well as offshore personnel. With our unique knowledge of both the local and the international market, we will connect employees and companies, so they both find exactly what they are looking for. MDE aims to contribute to people developing and to ensure that our customers achieve great value from our services. We first succeed when both clients and our candidates reach their goals, together.

Our mission is to deliver relevant expertise. The right person with the right competence, at the right place and time. So simple, yet so difficult!