Projects Control Manager Schedule Engineering

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Projects Control Manager (Schedule Engineering) to develop and maintain integrated master schedules for the Abu Dhabi Ports portfolio, evaluate progress, forecast performance, and provide schedule analysis and reporting to senior management.

You will lead schedule coordination across multi-disciplinary teams, implement Primavera P6/MS Project controls, deliver earned value analyses, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring compliance with Abu

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of scheduling and controls experience on large infrastructure or maritime projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project; Earned Value Management experience.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; ability to interpret complex schedule data.
• Proven track record managing integrated schedules across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; English fluent; Arabic a plus.
• Residency eligibility to work in the United Arab Emirates.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated master schedules for all Abu Dhabi Ports projects.
• Monitor daily progress against schedule baselines and produce variance analysis.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path impacts, recommending mitigation measures.
• Prepare and present schedule forecasts, performance reports, and earned value analyses to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate schedule inputs and updates with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and client representatives.
• Conduct schedule audits and ensure compliance with WSP and client scheduling standards.
• Facilitate schedule workshops and training sessions for project staff.
• Support change management processes by assessing schedule impacts of scope modifications.
• Implement and maintain schedule control tools and software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Drive continuous improvement in project controls processes and reporting mechanisms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

PMP/PMI-SP

Job description

Job Description

The Projects Control Manager (Schedule Engineering) will oversee the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules for WSP Middle East Limited's Abu Dhabi Ports portfolio. You will evaluate progress, forecast performance, identify risks and delays, and implement corrective actions. The role requires close coordination with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle to provide schedule analysis, reporting, and overall project controls leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated master schedules for all Abu Dhabi Ports projects.
• Monitor daily progress against schedule baselines and produce variance analysis.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path impacts, recommending mitigation measures.
• Prepare and present schedule forecasts, performance reports, and earned value analyses to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate schedule inputs and updates with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and client representatives.
• Conduct schedule audits and ensure compliance with WSP and client scheduling standards.
• Facilitate schedule workshops and training sessions for project staff.
• Support change management processes by assessing schedule impacts of scope modifications.
• Implement and maintain schedule control tools and software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Drive continuous improvement in project controls processes and reporting mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; PMP or PMI-SP certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project scheduling and controls for large infrastructure or maritime projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project; experience with Earned Value Management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex schedule data and produce clear reports.
• Proven track record of managing integrated schedules across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi Ports standards and regional construction practices is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Residency eligibility to work in the United Arab Emirates.