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
