PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead controls activities for FEED and subsequent phases in Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore projects in the GCC.

You will oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, reporting, risk and change management, and close-out/handover, coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, commercial, and project management teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Project Controls.
• Experience with reputable EPC and/or PMC organizations.
• Strong experience in Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore projects within the GCC.
• Engineering background preferred.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary Project Controls teams.
• Strong knowledge of: Project Planning & Scheduling, Progress Measurement, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Project Reporting, Performance Management, Risk & Change Management, Deliverables Control.
• Experience coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commercial, and Project Management functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good understanding of project controls processes throughout FEED, EPC/project execution, and project close-out phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall Project Controls function across FEED and subsequent project phases.
• Develop and maintain project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting systems.
• Manage project cost control, forecasting, budget monitoring, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commercial, and Project Management teams to monitor project performance.
• Establish and monitor project baselines, milestones, schedules, progress, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure timely and accurate project progress reports, dashboards, forecasts, and management reports.
• Monitor project deliverables and ensure alignment with approved schedules and project objectives.
• Identify schedule, cost, performance, and delivery risks and support appropriate mitigation and recovery actions.
• Manage change control and assess the impact of changes on project cost, schedule, and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary Project Controls teams.
• Support project management in identifying delays, trends, variances, and potential areas of concern.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project close-out, handover, and final project reporting.
• Coordinate effectively with project stakeholders and provide timely resolution of project controls-related issues.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality, reporting accuracy, compliance, and documentation.
• Perform other project controls-related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Project controls management

Scheduling

Cost control

Forecasting

Reporting

Risk management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering background

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead and manage project controls activities for FEED and subsequent project phases within Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore projects in the GCC. The role will be responsible for overseeing planning, scheduling, progress measurement, cost control, forecasting, reporting, deliverables control, risk and change management, project performance monitoring, and project close-out/handover. The position will require strong coordination with multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, commercial, and project management teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the overall Project Controls function across FEED and subsequent project phases.
• Develop and maintain project planning, scheduling, progress measurement, and reporting systems.
• Manage project cost control, forecasting, budget monitoring, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commercial, and Project Management teams to monitor project performance.
• Establish and monitor project baselines, milestones, schedules, progress, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure timely and accurate project progress reports, dashboards, forecasts, and management reports.
• Monitor project deliverables and ensure alignment with approved schedules and project objectives.
• Identify schedule, cost, performance, and delivery risks and support appropriate mitigation and recovery actions.
• Manage change control and assess the impact of changes on project cost, schedule, and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary Project Controls teams.
• Support project management in identifying delays, trends, variances, and potential areas of concern.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project close-out, handover, and final project reporting.
• Coordinate effectively with project stakeholders and provide timely resolution of project controls-related issues.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality, reporting accuracy, compliance, and documentation.
• Perform other project controls-related duties as assigned by management.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Project Controls / Project Controls Management.
• Experience with reputable EPC and/or PMC organizations.
• Strong experience in Oil & Gas and Marine Onshore projects within the GCC.
• Engineering background is preferred.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary Project Controls teams.
• Strong knowledge of: Project Planning & Scheduling, Progress Measurement, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Project Reporting, Performance Management, Risk & Change Management, Deliverables Control
• Experience coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commercial, and Project Management functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good understanding of project controls processes throughout FEED, EPC/project execution, and project close-out phases.
• Additional relevant professional qualifications or certifications will be an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and fast-paced project environment.

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