Head of Project Controls & Strategic Planning

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in Dubai seeks a seasoned Director of Project Controls to lead and oversee all project control functions across industrial projects. You will drive budgeting, cost control, forecasting, scheduling, reporting, risk management and performance monitoring to ensure delivery within budgets, timelines and company standards.

With 12–15 years of experience and a degree in Engineering/Construction/PM/Finance, PMP/CCP/PMI‑SP certification is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Finance, or related field.
• PMP / CCP / PMI-SP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project control frameworks, procedures, systems, and standards across industrial projects.
• Oversee budgeting, cost coding structures, WBS/CBS, and cost reporting.
• Supervise master project schedules; ensure alignment with procurement, production, logistics, and construction.
• Lead EAC/ETC, cash flow forecasts, and KPI reporting to management.
• Identify risks, change management, and track variation orders and claims.
• Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Commercial, Factory, Site, Finance and Logistics teams.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Forecasting

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction/PM/Finance

PMP/CCP/PMI-SP (advantage)

Job description

Azizi Developments in Dubai seeks a seasoned Director of Project Controls to lead and oversee all project control functions across industrial projects. You will drive budgeting, cost control, forecasting, scheduling, reporting, risk management and performance monitoring to ensure delivery within budgets, timelines and company standards.

With 12–15 years of experience and a degree in Engineering/Construction/PM/Finance, PMP/CCP/PMI‑SP certification is an advantage.