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Project Controls Specialist Jobs in Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia at McDermott International, Ltd
Title: Project Controls Specialist
Company: McDermott International, Ltd
Location: Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Job Description
Job Overview:
The Project Controls Specialist (Quantity Surveying Focus) applies their knowledge of Project Controls with an emphasis on quantity-based measurement and analysis within a fabrication yard environment. With a moderate level of guidance from colleagues and leadership, they are responsible for solving a range of straightforward problems related to quantity verification, progress tracking, and cost support activities. The role involves analyzing data derived from engineering documents such as IFC/AFC drawings, MTOs, and fabrication drawings to ensure accurate alignment between actual quantities, project progress, and reporting outputs. They apply standard procedures, technical judgment, and established practices to support decision-making, while building knowledge of company processes, fabrication workflows, and project requirements.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Quantity Measurement & Verification
- Review and interpret IFC/AFC drawings, MTOs, isometric drawings, and fabrication drawings
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs for:
- Structural steel (tonnage)
- Piping (Dia-inch, weld counts)
- Equipment installation
- Electrical, instrumentation, insulation, and coating works
- Reconcile engineering MTOs with actual fabrication quantities
- Maintain and update quantity tracking systems and databases
- Progress Measurement & Reporting
- Develop and maintain quantity-based progress measurement systems
- Validate actual work progress based on physical quantities
- Calculate earned quantities and earned manhours
- Support weekly and monthly progress reporting
- Align quantity-based progress with project controls reporting and earned value analysis
- Change Management & Variations
- Quantify scope changes arising from design revisions or site conditions
- Support Management of Change (MOC) processes
- Assess quantity impacts from updated drawings
- Support preparation of variation orders and change proposals
- Cost & Commercial Support
- Prepare and maintain Bills of Quantities (BOQ)
- Support cost estimation and unit-rate development for fabrication works
- Validate subcontractor quantities and invoices
- Contribute to Value of Work Done (VOWD) calculations
- Support cost forecasting and reporting activities
- Contract & Claims Support
- Maintain auditable quantity records to support claims and EOT submissions
- Quantify impacts related to delays, disruptions, and scope growth
- Support commercial discussions with clients and subcontractors
- Assist in final account reconciliation
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commercial teams
- Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and fabrication progress
- Support Project Controls team with accurate, quantity-based data inputs
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical) or Construction Management
- Minimum 4–5 years of experience in EPC, fabrication yard, or construction environment
- Strong experience in quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and MTO reconciliation
- Proven ability to read and interpret IFC/AFC drawings and fabrication drawings
- Experience in piping, structural steel, and fabrication-related quantity measurement
- Familiarity with cost control, estimation, and variation/claims processes
- Strong analytical and coordination skills
- Proficient in Excel and reporting tools
- Effective problem-solving mindset with the ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights
- Fluent in both Bahasa Indonesia and English with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- Familiarity with global project environments and multicultural team dynamics is preferred
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