Project Control Manager

Alert International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Alert International in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Project Control Manager to oversee planning, scheduling, cost control and progress monitoring across major onshore Oil & Gas EPC projects. The role requires strong Primavera P6 expertise and leadership of a project controls team.

You will monitor forecasts, manage change control, risk analysis and reporting to management and the client, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction and subcontractors. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (attested).
• Minimum 15 years of project controls experience in major onshore Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• UAE/GCC onshore experience required.
• PMP, AACE-CCP, PSP or PMI-SP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Office and EVM tools.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Must be eligible for CICPA/Security Pass.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls team: planning, scheduling, cost control, progress measurement and reporting.
• Set up and maintain the project control procedures, work breakdown structure (WBS) and baseline schedule.
• Review and approve Level 1 to Level 4 schedules and monthly progress and cost reports for the Company.
• Forecast cost and schedule at completion. Report variances with recovery actions.
• Manage change control, trend register and variation orders with the Project Manager.
• Run the risk register and schedule risk analysis with the project team.
• Integrate the schedules of engineering, procurement, construction and subcontractors.
• Present progress to the client project management team (PMT) in review meetings.

Skills

Project controls

Primavera P6

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost forecasting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

15+ years of project controls experience in major onshore Oil & Gas EPC projects

UAE/GCC onshore experience

PMP / AACE-CCP / PSP / PMI-SP certification preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

EVM tools

Job description

Job description

Description

This role will oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control and progress monitoring across engineering, procurement and construction activities. The role involves managing project risks and changes, forecasting project costs and schedules, and providing regular progress reports to management and the client.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls team: planning, scheduling, cost control, progress measurement and reporting.
• Set up and maintain the project control procedures, work breakdown structure (WBS) and baseline schedule.
• Review and approve Level 1 to Level 4 schedules and monthly progress and cost reports for the Company.
• Forecast cost and schedule at completion. Report variances with recovery actions.
• Manage change control, trend register and variation orders with the Project Manager.
• Run the risk register and schedule risk analysis with the project team.
• Integrate the schedules of engineering, procurement, construction and subcontractors.
• Present progress to the client project management team (PMT) in review meetings.

Skills

What we offer

Your salary is tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, and other benefits as per UAE/Oman Labor Law.

Who you are

You are an experienced Project Control Manager with a strong background in major onshore Oil & Gas EPC projects, specializing in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress monitoring, with strong Primavera P6 expertise.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong planning, scheduling, cost control and reporting skills.
• Ability to lead project controls teams and coordinate EPC activities.
• Knowledge of WBS, baseline schedules and risk management.
• Experience in cost forecasting, change control and variation orders.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Previous ADNOC project experience is mandatory; ADNOC approval is an advantage.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (attested).
• Minimum 15 years of project controls experience in major onshore Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• UAE/GCC onshore experience required.
• PMP, AACE-CCP, PSP or PMI-SP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Office and EVM tools.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Must be eligible for CICPA/Security Pass.