Project Control Manager

Worley; Western Mahadir; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is seeking a Project Control Manager to oversee project controls for cross-functional engineering projects. The role involves managing resources, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and supporting project managers with reporting and planning. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Engineering and extensive experience in large oil and gas projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of PMC workflows and significant engineering experience in large O&G projects.
• At least five years in a similar position within an engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage project control resources and ensure consistent application of project controls processes.
• Support project manager with progress reporting and variance identification.
• Develop integrated master schedules reflecting all interface milestones.

Skills

Project Controls

Earned Value Management

Risk Management

Cost Management

Schedule Management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description - Project Control Manager (RUW007J):

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Responsibilities:

1. Report to the Project Manager and work under their direction.
2. Manage the project control resources required to deliver a cross-functional engineering project.
3. Ensure that project controls processes are consistently applied across the project.
4. Support the project manager with progress reporting, including schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification, and opportunities for improvement.
5. Manage the PMC cost engineers and planners.
6. Coordinate, monitor, and oversee activities from the Quantity Surveying team within the EPC contractors team.
7. Coordinate, monitor, and oversee the PMC team, Licensors, EPC Contractor, Owner Operation / Site Interface Focal Person for baseline schedule development, performance status and reporting, baseline change control, risk management, earned value management guidance and tools.
8. Support the PMC team, Licensors, EPC Contractor, Owner Operation / Site Interface Focal Person on program integration, governance, formats, plan optimization, and project controls best practices.
9. Support and advise on the definition of Project Controls and Earned Value Management policies, procedures, and standards required to deliver projects.
10. Ensure EPC Contractor’s and Licensors' compliance with contractual obligations regarding schedule and cost.
11. Coordinate, monitor, and oversee the baseline schedule development, performance status and reporting, baseline change control, risk management, earned value management guidance and tools.
12. Ensure compliance with effective planning techniques and controls.
13. Manage governance to ensure robust cost and schedule performance for the scope of work across the project.
14. Support program integration, governance, formats, plan optimization, and project controls best practices.
15. Develop integrated master schedules in Primavera and/or Microsoft Project, reflecting all interface milestones and activity durations from multiple contractors’ schedules, and incorporate changes into the master schedule.
16. Ensure EPC Contractor’s compliance with contractual obligations regarding schedule and cost.
17. Ensure the project controls team produces weekly/monthly reports aligned with project and owner reporting calendars, detailing progress, actuals, forecasts, and variance explanations.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering from an accredited university, with extensive knowledge of PMC workflows, significant engineering experience in large O&G projects in their specialty, and at least five (5) years in a similar position within an engineering organization.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected basis.

We aim to energize and empower our people to drive sustainable impact, fostering a culture rooted in belonging, connection, and innovation.

We are actively reskilling our workforce, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting transitions into low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology roles.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and contribute to delivering sustainable change.