Project Controls Manager

AGEFEM – Asociación para la Gestión Forestal y la Edificación con Madera; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 165,000 - 358,000; Part time

Job summary

AGEFEM – Asociación para la Gestión Forestal y la Edificación con Madera seeks a part-time Project Controls Manager to oversee planning, monitoring, and control of multiple initiatives in sustainable forestry and timber construction.

The role is remote and requires strong scheduling, cost monitoring, and risk analysis capabilities, with experience in MS Project and Excel. Ability to work across time zones and independently in a part-time capacity is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in project leadership and working effectively with project managers to guide cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in planning and project management, including scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.
• Strong capabilities in project control, such as cost monitoring, progress reporting, and risk analysis.
• Experience with project management software and productivity tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, or similar platforms).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, monitoring, and controlling project performance across multiple initiatives.
• Develop project schedules, track progress against milestones, and manage documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, ensuring timely reporting and informed decision‑making.
• Implement project control methodologies and tools and standardize best practices across the organization.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Cost monitoring

Risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / construction management / forestry / business

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Role Description

The Project Controls Manager at AGEFEM – Asociación para la Gestión Forestal y la Edificación con Madera will oversee planning, monitoring, and controlling project performance across multiple initiatives focused on sustainable forestry and timber construction. This part-time, remote role includes developing project schedules, tracking progress against milestones, coordinating with project managers, and maintaining accurate documentation and reporting. The person in this position will analyze risks, costs, and resource usage to support informed decision‑making and timely project delivery. They will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, implement project control methodologies and tools, and help standardize best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in project leadership and working effectively with project managers to guide cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in planning and project management, including scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.
• Strong capabilities in project control, such as cost monitoring, progress reporting, and risk analysis.
• Experience with project management software and productivity tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, or similar platforms).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills in en_US; additional language abilities are a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage part‑time hours effectively, and coordinate across time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, forestry, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in sustainable construction, forestry projects, or environmental initiatives is highly desirable.