EOI - Program Controller

Dubai Branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international multidisciplinary consultancy in Dubai is seeking a full-time Program Controller to oversee project planning and performance reporting for a large transport project. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in project controls, expertise in Primavera P6, and familiarity with FIDIC contracts. Strong GCC experience is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable urban infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in project controls/scheduling for metro rail or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and integrated project delivery.
• Prior UAE or GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule using Primavera P6.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and propose recovery strategies.
• Prepare dashboards, progress reports, and S-curves for senior management.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project Controls

Scheduling

Cost Management

Education

MSc/BSc in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

SJ Overview: Surbana Jurong Group (SJ Group) is a global multidisciplinary urban infrastructure and managed services consultancy headquartered in Singapore. With over 16000 employees across 120 offices worldwide SJ Group is committed to shaping cities into sustainable and smart environments. Our presence in the Middle East is anchored by our contribution to large-scale infrastructure and transport projects across the GCC.

We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the following roles as part of a confidential metro rolling stock consultancy bid project in Dubai. All positions are full-time UAE-based and require strong GCC experience with preference given to candidates with RTA project exposure.

About the Role: The Program Controller will be responsible for project planning scheduling progress monitoring and performance reporting across all workstreams. This role ensures alignment between design procurement construction and commissioning activities enabling timely and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule using Primavera P6 or equivalent
• Monitor progress identify delays and propose recovery strategies
• Prepare dashboards progress reports and S-curves for senior management and stakeholders
• Support cost loading earned value analysis and resource planning
• Liaise with engineering construction and commercial teams to align timelines and deliverables

Requirements:

• MSc/BSc in Engineering or Project Management
• Minimum 15 years experience in project controls/scheduling for metro rail or infrastructure projects
• Expert in Primavera P6 MS Project and project controls tools
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and integrated project delivery
• Prior UAE or GCC experience preferred; familiarity with RTA procedures is an advantage

Why Join Us

At Surbana Jurong we bring together talent teamwork innovation and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function and currently this role doesnt require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SJ Group

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!