TITLE: Project Controller (Korean Bilingual)
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time (Direct-Hire)
LOCATION: Taylor, TX
Job Description:
We are seeking a Project Controller (Korean Bilingual) who will be responsible for supporting project management working with various parts such as engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction while assisting the Project Control Team which is in charge of controlling budgets and schedule, managing each division's performance, and generates daily/weekly/monthly report reports for the client and HQ.
You will be responsible for translating information in Korean and in English, verbally or in writing in meetings or proofreading documents.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Overall support for sub-orders (RFP PKG writing, bidding, subcontractor selection, clarifications, contracts, managing change orders, settlements).
- Attend project meetings (translation/interpretations supports or following up on business matters, change order management, contract change, etc.)
- Recording meeting minutes (MOM) and the agenda for meetings, daily activity logs and other documentation. (if necessary)
- Researching project related information (news monitoring, searching for information of contractors, etc. information required for the project).
- Coordinate meetings, sending emails to external companies or any other interested parties (dealing with and document controlling official documents, business contact, other work, etc.)
- Document controlling (document organization, translation, report writing, Daily or Weekly or Monthly Report writing, System utilization, document upload and database work, etc.)
- Project budget management (project outlook, execution budget balance/change management, sales/budget performance monitoring).
- Project contract management (subcontracting/subcontracting ordering, contract change,
completed execution).
- Utilizing SAP (ERP System) and internal systems (organization management system
update, budget management system update).
- Project Schedule & Progress Planning / Controlling / Analyzing (Forecasting).
- Weekly / Monthly Schedule Reporting - Subcontractor Schedule Review and Eot Claim
analysis - Interface co-ordination with the Client, National State and Local Authorities,
and third parties carrying out project responsibilities including other contractors working
at site.
- Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 3 Years of experience required in any office/site environment (engineering degree preferred but not mandatory, experience working in a Korean company or working as an interpreter in the construction industry preferred)
- BA/BS degree of related field.
- Korean/English bilingual is a must (Native proficiency including writing and reading).
- Strong ability to multitask and complete deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Demonstration of strong compliance to procedures and guidelines
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment with a mixed culture.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-ups.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp and/or high interest in the plant industry terminology, idiomatic expressions, and contextual usage for effective interpretation/communication.
- Having strong ownership and having a proactive attitude with a risk-managing mindset.
- Analytical thinking and demonstrated ability to solve problems.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Query), PDF Programs.
- Familiar with programs such as Trimble.
Desired Qualifications/Preferred Skills:
- At least 3 years of related experience (construction project scheduling/ controlling/ forecasting.
- Experience in high-tech (semiconductor) product projects.
- Experience in steel structure installations.
- Experience of projects of more than 50M USD.
- Experience in industrial and factory projects.
- Experience in overseas/domestic EPC project experience.
- International and multi-cultural experience a plus.
- Experience working with Trimble, Procore, Primavera P6, SAP (Knows how to set-up P6 planning, high knowledge on data control in order to execute
controlling and scheduling), Power BI.
- Experience working with RFPs and construction contracts.
Necessary Attributes:
- Has no difficulty commuting to and from the field office.
- Can work overtime if necessary for job performance.
- Can work on weekends if required.