Project Control Manager

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead project controls functions including planning, scheduling, and cost control. The ideal candidate will have 15-18 years of experience in project controls, with a strong focus on large-scale projects in oil & gas or petrochemicals. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, overseeing budgets, and leading a team of planners and analysts. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15-18 years of experience in project controls, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of project control tools and techniques.
• Experience in large-scale EPC/PMC projects, preferably in oil & gas or petrochemicals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Oversee baseline schedule development and progress updates.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Lead a team of planners, cost engineers, and project control analysts.

Skills

Project control tools

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Cost Control Systems (SAP, EcoSys)

Job description

To lead and manage all project controls functions including planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting to ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget, on time, and to quality standards. The Project Controls Manager plays a key role in supporting project execution and strategic decision-making.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project).
• Oversee baseline schedule development, progress updates, critical path analysis, and earned value reporting.
• Ensure proper schedule risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Monitor expenditures, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Analyze cost trends and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Prepare regular project status reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries for senior management and clients.
• Develop and maintain project control procedures and ensure consistent application across projects.
• Manage change control and variation tracking.
• Implement and maintain project risk registers.
• Support identification and evaluation of project risks and opportunities.
• Track and manage change orders, trends, and impacts to schedule/cost.
• Lead a team of planners, cost engineers, and project control analysts.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams.
• Interface with clients on progress, cost, and schedule reporting.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15-18 years of experience in project controls, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of project control tools: Primavera P6, Cost Control Systems (e.g., SAP, EcoSys).
• Experience in large-scale EPC/PMC projects, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemicals, or energy sectors.
• Solid understanding of project management principles (PMBOK), earned value management, and FIDIC/contractual frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional).
• Primavera P6 Professional Certification.
• Experience with ADNOC or other NOC/IOC clients is a strong advantage.