Project Control Manager - EPC Power Plant Project

TXM Solutions; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Solutions is hiring a Project Controls Manager for a major EPC Power project in Abu Dhabi, with rotational work in Iraq. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management for large-scale EPC works.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in project controls, EPC contractor experience, and a strong command of Primavera P6, earned value, and reporting. Rotation to Iraq is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of project controls experience.
• 2nd sentence describing EPC background is present.
• Experience on EPC projects over USD 200 million is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls activities covering planning, scheduling, cost management, and reporting.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost control

Earned value management

Risk management

Progress reporting

Change management

Stakeholder coordination

PMP/AACE certification advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

WE ARE HIRING | PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER – EPC POWER PROJECT

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (initially), followed by rotational assignment in Kirkuk, Iraq

Industry: Power Generation | EPC | Energy Infrastructure

We are looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to join a major Power Plant EPC Project.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing project planning, scheduling, cost control, progress reporting, and risk management for large-scale EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project controls activities covering planning, scheduling, cost management, and reporting.


• Manage integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.


• Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow, and earned value performance.


• Identify schedule delays, project risks, and potential cost overruns.


• Oversee progress reporting and coordinate with engineering consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.


• Support change management, delay analysis, and extension-of-time claims.


• Lead the planning, cost control, and document control teams.

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of relevant project controls experience.


• At least 5 years leading project controls for an EPC contractor.


• Proven experience in EPC projects exceeding USD 200 million within power generation, oil & gas, or major infrastructure.


• EPC contractor experience is mandatory.


• Strong expertise in Primavera P6, earned value management, cost forecasting, and project reporting.


• Experience in brownfield projects, shutdowns, and tie-ins.


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.


• Middle East/Iraq project experience is preferred.


• PMP / AACE certification is an advantage.


• Must be willing to work on rotation in Iraq.