Project Control Manager

Stryker Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Control Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient planning and control of projects. With over 15 years of experience in project management, particularly in the Rail or Metro sector, you will collaborate with diverse teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. This exciting opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in cost management, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication within a dynamic and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about sustainable mobility and infrastructure development, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project control or management in infrastructure.
• Minimum 10 years of Rail or Metro project experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules and budgets.
• Monitor project budgets and track expenses for financial reporting.
• Facilitate effective communication among project team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Control

Cost Management

Risk Assessment

Resource Allocation

Stakeholder Communication

Quality Assurance

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

As a Project Control Manager, you will be part of DBI Operations team and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient planning, monitoring, and control of our projects. You will work closely with project managers, technical coordinators / managers, and engineers from the project team as well as with the Client's team to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Missions/Main Duties

• Project Planning: Collaborate with project managers to develop detailed project plans (at detailed stage), including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Cost Management: Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and financial reporting.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and provide regular financial reports to project teams and senior management.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and delays. Conduct regular risk assessments and update risk management plans.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate the allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project requirements.
• Progress Tracking: Implement performance measurement systems to track project progress. Continuously monitor project progress, collect data, and analyze key performance indicators to ensure projects are on track.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate effective communication among project team members, clients, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency. Attend external and internal meeting when requested.
• Quality Assurance and Documentation: Understand and implement the organization's quality process, ensure alignment with Client's requirements. Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and other project-related records.
• Change Management: Develop and / or implement the change management plan on a project. Maintain proper change log with qualitative and quantitative analysis. Collaborate with the Contracts Management team to prepare variations and claim proposals.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or an equivalent.
• Proven experience in project control, project management, or a related role within the infrastructure or construction industry.
• At least minimum of 15 years of overall experience.
• Minimum 10 years of Rail or Metro project experience
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Preferably with UAE or GCC experience.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.