Freelance Project Controls - Construction

Our client, a leading consulting firm, is seeking a Consultant to set up a digital control room to track construction progress means creating a centralized, technology-enabled command center that provides real-time visibility into what is happening across one or multiple construction sites.

It is not just a physical room with screens. It is a structured system of data, dashboards, processes, and governance that allows leadership to monitor execution, identify risks early, and take corrective action quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and operationalize a centralized Digital Construction Control Room
• Define KPIs across schedule, cost, productivity, quality, and risk parameters
• Establish structured governance and reporting cadence
• Develop real-time dashboards to track project milestones and performance
• Standardize site-level data collection formats and reporting protocols
• Consolidate inputs from multiple contractors and sites into a single monitoring framework
• Identify delays, bottlenecks, and performance gaps and recommend corrective actions
• Drive weekly progress reviews and ensure follow-through on action items
• Support senior stakeholders with structured reporting and insights

Key Deliverables:

• Control Room Design Blueprint
• Defined KPI and Performance Tracking Framework
• Live Monitoring Dashboards
• Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports
• Risk and Delay Early-Warning Mechanism
• Governance Structure and Escalation Matrix
• SOP for ongoing control room operations
• Knowledge transfer to internal client teams

Skills Required

• 6 to 10 years of experience in construction project management, PMO, or program monitoring
• Demonstrated experience in setting up or managing a construction control room or centralized monitoring function
• Strong understanding of construction lifecycle and execution challenges
• Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments preferred
• Strong analytical and structured reporting skills
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and driving coordination across multiple teams
• Proficient in dashboarding and digital reporting tools