The '''project controller''' is a key member of the project team and works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; create and maintain a project's budget and schedule, analyseanalyze progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress. In order to ensure accurate documentation and reporting on a consistent basis, many organisationsorganizations are positioning the project manager and project controller as part of a centralisedcentralized project support organisationorganization.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.arabianbusiness.com/the-role-of-project-controller-10704.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110209051014/http://www.arabianbusiness.com/the-role-of-project-controller-10704.html| archive-date = 2011-02-09| title = The role of the project controller - Construction - ArabianBusiness.com}} </ref>
