Project Controls Professional Associate Power BI

 Job Title: Project Controls Professional Associate Power BI

Client: Pioneering Green Steel Production Company

Assignment Type: Annually Renewable Contract Basis

Location: Boden, Sweden

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8 hours per day)

Kintec are currently partnered with a pioneering Green Steel Production Company who are constructing a plant in Northern Sweden that will produce Green Steel - Green Steel production emits up to 95% less CO ₂ compared conventional steel production.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

Project Documentation & Reporting

• Assist in preparing and formatting technical reports, schedules, and dashboards using standardized templates.
• Support the generation of project status updates, charts, and visualizations using Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Ensure reports are structured, accurate, and professionally presented in line with project control standards.

Planning Support

• Learn and apply basic principles of project scheduling and project controls using tools like Primavera P6, MS Project, and Power BI.
• Support schedule updates, data entry, and extraction of relevant planning reports.
• Organize and maintain planning registers and logs.

Performance Monitoring

• Assist in collecting and organizing data for progress and performance reporting.
• Track physical progress of construction quantities and help compile site progress inputs.
• Assist in tracking trends, variances, and KPIs.

Power BI Development (Specialized Track)

• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards to support real-time reporting of project progress, performance, and KPIs.
• Develop data models, calculated columns/measures (DAX), and Power Querytransformations based on planning and site data.
• Connect and integrate multiple data sources (Excel, SharePoint, SQL, P6 exports) into Power BI for automated reporting.
• Implement and maintain refresh schedules, data validation checks, and performance optimization techniques.
• Work with planners, cost engineers, and project managers to translate data needs into clear visual reports and insights.
• Support development of standardized Power BI templates and reporting packs used across the project or program.

Technical Systems & Tools

• Learn to operate and support project control software including Power BI, Excel, and Primavera P6.
• Assist in standardizing and improving reporting templates and analytics frameworks.
• Contribute to process automation and reduction of manual reporting tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field, or
• Technical diploma in Planning, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience:

• For degree holders: 0-4 years of relevant experience
• For diploma holders: 2-6 years of relevant experience

Required Skills & Competencies:

MS Office & Reporting Tools:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Power BI for data visualization and dashboard creation.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Primavera P6, or MS Project is an advantage.

Power BI Development:

• Ability to create clean, well-structured dashboards and visuals.
• Basic knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and data modeling.
• Experience connecting multiple data sources and managing workspace datasets is desirable.
• Interest in improving reporting efficiency and promoting data-driven decision-making.

Communication:

• Ability to clearly and professionally present data in both written and visual formats.
• Structured work habits and good attention to detail.

Learning & Development:

• Demonstrated interest in building technical and analytical skills in Power BI and Project Controls.
• Willingness to learn project planning and performance measurement tools.

Career Path Development:

This role includes a development path for both Planning & Scheduling and Power BI/Data Analytics. Associates will receive mentoring and structured training and are encouraged to pursue certifications such as Microsoft PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst), AACEi CCP, or PMI-SP.

Level of Engagement:

Supports - The Associate will perform basic to intermediate tasks under supervision, observe planning and reporting processes, and progressively take ownership of Power BI dashboards and planning deliverables.