Project Controls Specialist

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consultancy seeks a Project Controls Manager to oversee planning and financial management of capital building projects in the UAE. The role requires a strong background in project design, extensive experience with project control systems, and proficiency in various digital tools like Primavera P6 and Smartsheet. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in a consulting environment, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. This full-time position is not open to remote work.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in project controls within engineering, architecture, consulting or professional services firms.
• Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost estimation, budget management and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning scheduling and financial management of capital building projects.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project control systems including cost control and risk analysis.
• Prepare and present project dashboard summaries to senior management highlighting key performance indicators.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning scheduling and financial management of capital building projects, infrastructure and master planning
• Bring a strong background in project design stages, regulatory authority requirements and an in-depth understanding of the real estate market in the UAE and GCC.
• Provide expertise in LDC projects, capital building projects, infrastructure and master planning ensuring seamless project .
• Oversee the development and implementation of project control systems including cost control, scheduling, risk analysis and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish and track project plans ensuring alignment with scope, schedule and budget requirements.
• Manage resource planning and allocation, optimizing team utilization across multiple projects.
• Conduct Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reviews and financial forecasting to maintain project profitability and budget alignment.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly project dashboard summaries to senior management highlighting key performance indicators, budget variances and risks.
• Develop and maintain the project revenue EAC and overall PNL.
• Lead change control and risk management processes ensuring adaptability to unforeseen challenges.
• Deliver consulting and advisory services to clients providing high‑value project control solutions.
• Lead and mentor project control teams fostering a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency and excellence.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in project controls within engineering, architecture, consulting or professional services firms.
• Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost estimation, budget management and risk analysis.
• Experience with leading cost control systems PS and variations.
• Proficiency in resource management tools to optimize team allocation and workload distribution.
• Hands‑on experience with Smartsheet and other digital project control tools such as PowerBI for tracking progress and resource planning.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management and change control processes.
• Experience developing and managing WBS and CBS for complex projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Expertise in Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reviews to assess financial health and project forecasting.
• Strong background in resource allocation, workforce planning and utilisation tracking.
• Proven ability to work in a consulting role delivering high‑value project controls services to clients.

Additional Information

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g. PMP, CRMA, PSP) are preferred.
• Work Ethic & Adaptability:
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a consulting environment.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime