SENIOR PROJECT CONTROL MANAGER

Atkins; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead a team in optimizing project management processes. This role involves overseeing the establishment of baseline schedules, enhancing resource management efficiency, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in project controls, particularly within the GCC region, and will be adept at utilizing tools like Primavera P6 and Oracle Suite. If you are driven by results and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity offers a chance to significantly impact large-scale projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of total experience with at least 8 years GCC experience.
• PMP or other professional certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to establish baseline schedules and improve resource management.
• Monitoring and reporting on project performance using various tools.
• Collaborating with procurement and technical functions to support project control.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Resource Management

Education

Undergraduate Engineering Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

ACONEX

Oracle Suite

MS Office Suite

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We have been active in the Middle East and India for over 10 years, with our regional headquarters in Dubai and offices in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Our presence is complemented by operations across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the USA, with over 2,000 global staff.

Job Requirements:

1. Must have an undergraduate engineering degree from a reputable university.
2. Minimum 15 years of total experience, with at least 8 years GCC experience preferred.
3. Experience working in Enabling, Reclamation, Infrastructure, Housing, and mixed-use projects.
4. Client-side experience managing PMC’s, LDC’s, Cost Consultants, and other stakeholders.
5. Strong experience in Project Controls Management (PCM) of major capital projects.
6. Pre-contract experience managing design and procurement activities.
7. Excellent interpersonal, communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
8. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
9. Ability to manage resources within the local Project Control team.
10. Proven project background with strong English technical writing skills and experience in developing project control processes and procedures.
11. PMP or other professional certifications.
12. Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
13. Experience in using Primavera P6, ACONEX, and Oracle suite.
14. Sound knowledge of project control practices, including cost, risk, change management, and earned value management.
15. Extensive knowledge of reporting practices, dashboards, and KPIs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Controls Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Leading a team of professional planners and schedulers to establish the baseline schedule.
2. Evaluating procedures to improve resource management efficiency and cost-effectiveness in procurement, change orders, document control, invoicing, and accounting.
3. Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on project performance using qualitative and quantitative tools.
4. Recommending and implementing modifications to improve project effectiveness and milestone attainment.
5. Planning, coordinating, and monitoring activities to develop and implement procedures, processes, and systems.
6. Setting up Primavera P6 for program management across the planning team with all stakeholders.
7. Reviewing and updating Project Management Plans relevant to Project Controls.
8. Supporting the preparation and maintenance of the master program for the project.
9. Reviewing data and schedules from other organizations (Designers, PMCs, Contractors).
10. Providing direction for planning and scheduling control systems.
11. Collaborating with Procurement, Technical, and Logistic functions to understand their requirements and support the project control team.
12. Assisting in the consultant selection process for commercial and technical evaluation.
13. Establishing/reporting project progress to clients and stakeholders.
14. Reviewing contract documents and suggesting planning and programming modifications.
15. Organizing planning workshops and meetings to resolve scheduling issues.
16. Preparing scenario analyses to support client decision-making.
17. Reviewing and analyzing claims and EOT requests.
18. Conducting benchmarking and data collection for similar projects.
19. Recommending schedule acceleration strategies.
20. Developing document control and communication systems.
21. Analyzing contractor schedules and contractual compliance.
22. Preparing progress presentations and reports.
23. Assisting in risk assessment and mitigation planning.
24. Monitoring project progress for compliance and performance, especially in KSA projects.
25. Analyzing project risks and advising on schedule impacts.
26. Developing and integrating contractor programs into the master schedule.
27. Preparing and guiding the Program Management Plan (PMP).
28. Establishing communication and document control protocols.
29. Reviewing and advising on contractor delay claims and extensions of time.
30. Preparing stakeholder management plans.