Project Controls Manager
WSP in the Middle East
Date: 3 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Project Controls Manager with 15+ years of experience in managing planning and cost control functions on large-scale infrastructure design projects in the UAE. The successful candidate must demonstrate direct involvement in developing and monitoring Primavera P6 programs, and applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, including CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, and project controls dashboards. Prior experience coordinating with UAE Municipalities is mandatory.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Project Controls Manager with 15+ years of experience in managing planning and cost control functions on large-scale infrastructure design projects in the UAE. The successful candidate must demonstrate direct involvement in developing and monitoring Primavera P6 programs, and applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, including CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, and project controls dashboards. Prior experience coordinating with UAE Municipalities is mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for infrastructure design projects—not just review schedules prepared by others.
- Monitor project progress against baselines and update forecasts, identifying risks and delays proactively.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
- Prepare and analyze Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Completion (ETC) reports.
- Develop and maintain interactive dashboards (preferably in Power BI) for reporting project KPIs, progress, and variances to internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor and control project budgets and support cost forecasting and reporting.
- Interface with design teams, cost engineers, and clients to align program delivery with schedule and financial objectives.
- Provide detailed input for claims, EoT, and delay analysis when required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in project planning and controls, with at least 5 years in the UAE on infrastructure design projects.
- Proven hands-on experience in:
- Primavera P6 schedule development and monitoring
- Earned Value Management (CPI, SPI)
- EAC, ETC calculations
- Power BI dashboard creation
- Prior experience working with UAE government clients or municipalities (e.g., ADM, RTA, Ashghal, etc.) is mandatory.
- Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and design-phase planning requirements.
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