Project Controls Manager - Rail

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure, Parsons, seeks a talented Project Controls Manager for a major Rail project in the UAE. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and have a minimum of 15 years experience in relevant fields. This role involves overseeing project controls functions, providing leadership in planning, scheduling, and risk management, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Benefits

Endless growth opportunities

Invest in employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling, Cost Controls, and Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project controls functions including planning, scheduling, risk management for a major Rail project.
• Provide leadership for progress measurement and reporting.
• Establish/deliver formal reporting arrangements on project progress.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Cost Control

Risk Management

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Manager to join our team!. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing project controls functions, including planning, scheduling, document control, and risk management for a major Rail project in the United Arab Emirates.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide leadership for planning and scheduling, progress measurement, risk management, cost controls, change management and reporting for the entire project.

• Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to planning & risk staff, interface with clients, and attend regular meetings.

• Develop, implement, and maintain project controls processes, procedures, systems, and tools and monitor compliance.

• Provide guidance and direction for the resolution of planning and issues as they arise.

• Set-up Primavera Project Management System P6 for program management across the planning team with all stakeholders.

• Prepare the Integrated master program for the project.

• Establish/deliver formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project.

• Arrange project controls workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors/consultants to close their project control issues.

• Review & challenge any claims and EOT requests.

• Review consultants & contractors programs received and analyze them in line with the contractual requirements.

• Able to assess and analyze the impact(s) of design and construction changes and schedule slippages.

• Coordinates execution of effective Project Risk Management across the project.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management from a recognized institution.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling, Cost Controls, Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis, and Extension of Time Claims in Rail projects.

• Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other relevant tools.

• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• PMP or similar certification is preferred.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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