Project Controls Manager

ENGIE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE Middle East is seeking a seasoned Project Planning & Controls Manager to lead scheduling and progress tracking for a major EPC/thermal power project on site in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate baseline schedules, KPI reporting, risk registers, and recovery plans with the EPC Contractor and ENGIE TPM(E).

The role requires 10+ years in construction of complex industrial plants, mastery of Primavera and MS Project, and advanced skills in MS Office, PowerBI, and EDMS.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Thorough proven experience of project scheduling theory, practice and techniques.
• Minimum 10 years construction experience in thermal power plant or complex industrial process plant.
• Strong planning and interpersonal skills, excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Total familiarity and ability to use all features of Primavera and Microsoft Project, project planning software.
• Total familiarity and ability to use a range of software packages including the complete MS Office suite, PowerBI and industry-standard EDMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for reviewing, tracking and updating EPC Contractor’s schedule incorporating all significant design, consenting, coordination, supply, erection, interface, fuel supply, commissioning and testing activities.
• Work with EPC Contractor, ENGIE TPM(E) and other resources to prepare and track Project Baseline schedule, KPI’s and associated reporting.
• Ensure project schedules are routinely updated to reflect accurate current project progress and deviations from baseline are highlighted for mitigation by EPC Contractor.
• Proactively monitor project progress using tools like S-Curves and look-ahead schedules to highlight potential impacts to critical path.
• Lead weekly planning meetings with EPC Contractor to stay informed on progress and schedule issues.
• Support EPC Contractor to develop recovery schedules and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare management, shareholder, lender, insurer reports and presentations in collaboration with Construction Director.
• Support development, review and updating of project risk registers and action ownership.
• Assess and evaluate supplier and contractor payments with input from Construction Team.
• Develop internal project control processes and systems (e.g., document management) in line with industry practice.
• Support engineering integration and coordination and implementation.
• Support development of Procore Project Management system and integration into project reporting systems.
• Coordinate technical issue resolution with engineering/technical team during engineering and implementation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

PowerBI

MS Office

EDMS

Job description

ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose ("raison d’être"), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions

About the Job

Reporting: Construction Director (Project Company)

Primary Location: At Site

Employee Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full Time

Purpose of the Job

The Project Planning & Controls Manager is a key contributor to successfully managing the performance of the EPC Contractor and ultimately the success of the project. The role principally involves the development and tracking of project scheduling and progress tracking tools and producing routine reports to key stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead responsibility for reviewing, tracking and updating EPC Contractor’s schedule incorporating all significant design, consenting, coordination, supply, erection, interface, fuel supply, commissioning and testing activities.
• Work with EPC Contractor, ENGIE TPM(E) and other resources to prepare and track Project Baseline schedule, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and associated reporting.
• Ensure project schedules are routinely updated to reflect accurate current project progress and deviations from baseline are highlighted for mitigation by EPC Contractor.
• Proactively monitor project progress using available tools, including S-Curves, look-ahead schedules, etc. to highlight potential impacts to critical path and progress against early/late project progress curve.
• Lead weekly planning meetings with EPC Contractor to be fully aware of progress and potential schedule issues for resolution.
• Working with Construction Director and other Construction Team members, support EPC Contractor to develop recovery schedule and mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Prepare management, shareholder, lender, insurer reports and presentations in collaboration with the Construction Director.
• Support the development, review and updating of project risk registers, taking ownership of actions related to project planning and reporting
• Assessment and evaluation on supplier and contractor payments with input from the Construction Team
• Developing internal project control processes and systems (such as document management and retrieval systems) in line with good industry practice.
• Support of the engineering integration and coordination as well as implementation.
• Support development of Procore Project Management system and integration into project reporting systems
• Finding and coordinating technical issues determine solutions with the support of the engineering/technical team during engineering and implementation phases.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Thorough proven experience of project scheduling theory, practice and techniques.
• Minimum 10 years construction experience in thermal power plant or complex industrial process plant.
• Strong planning and interpersonal skills, excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Total familiarity and ability to use all features of Primavera and Microsoft Project, project planning software.
• Total familiarity and ability to use a range of software packages including the complete MS Office suite, PowerBI and industry-standard EDMS.

Language

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Arabic language skills a plus.

Location/travel

• Based on site in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the region.

Company Name: ENGIE Middle East

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Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.