Project Controls Manager

Turner & Townsend; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent project management firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Controls Manager to manage the full lifecycle of high-speed rail projects. The ideal candidate must have at least 15 years of experience and a relevant degree. Excellent skills in project management and reporting are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the infrastructure team and the success of major projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years post-graduate experience with major high-speed rail projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Evidence of professional qualification PMP, APM, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for uniform reporting in assigned sector.
• Ensure reports highlight key management issues and opportunities.
• Liaise with PMO functions to produce timely monthly reports.

Skills

Project Management

Rail Project Management

Report Analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Project Planning Software

Job description

We are looking for an ambitious and driven Project Controls Manager to be part of our successful infrastructure team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing the full lifecycle of a major high-speed rail project.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for uniform reporting in their assigned sector
• Accountable for ensuring reports are analyzed and presented in such a way that they highlight key management issues and opportunities to execute the program efficiently
• Accountable for providing support guidance and advice to the assigned sector on project controls matters.
• Responsible for participating in reporting forums with relevant sector as required
• Accountable for point of contact for receiving all reporting data from the sector.
• Responsible for liaising closely with all the other PMO functions to produce the monthly report in a timely and consistent manner
• Ensure project controls compliance related to Projects
• Arrange meetings to discuss and assist sector to close their project control issues
• Provide support to the Senior Project Controls Manager where required on project control matters.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Qualifications:

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years post-graduate experience with experience in major high-speed rail project.
• Preference will be given to related experience
• University degree from a recognized University in an appropriate field such as Project Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Extensive Project Management experience

Desirable Requirements

• Evidence of suitable professional qualification PMP, APM, or equivalent is preferable
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong working knowledge of Project Planning Softwares.