Senior PMO Manager – Design, Construction and Projects Control

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior PMO Manager – Design, Construction and Projects Control to lead governance, planning and controls for major infrastructure programmes in the UAE. You will oversee PMO establishment, master scheduling, cost control and PMIS implementation.

Strong leadership, regional delivery experience and proficiency with Primavera P6, Aconex and Power BI are essential to drive project success across complex projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in PMO, Project Controls, Procurement and Design/Construction Management.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex and PMIS platforms.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure, transportation, development or master planning projects.
• Proven PMO experience and governance implementation.

Responsibilities

• Define project, programme, and portfolio governance requirements.
• Establish PMO and Project Management Frameworks and Strategies.
• Oversee planning through construction and handover phases.
• Manage integrated master schedules and critical path reviews.
• Oversee project controls including cost management, forecasting, risk and change management.
• Coordinate with departments, clients, and stakeholders.
• Prepare dashboards, reports and progress updates.

Skills

PMO management

Project controls

Primavera P6

Power BI

Aconex

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Aconex

Power BI

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior PMO Manager – Design, Construction and Projects Control to support the delivery of major infrastructure and development programmes.

The role is responsible for programme management, project controls, planning, scheduling, reporting, construction coordination, procurement, risk management, cost control, governance compliance, PMIS implementation, contractor management and stakeholder engagement.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Define project, programme, and portfolio governance requirements.
• Establish PMO and Project Management Frameworks and Strategies.
• Overview programme and project management activities from planning through construction and handover.
• Overview of the implementation of Project Management Plans, procedures and project controls frameworks.
• Manage integrated master schedules, baseline programmes and critical path reviews.
• Oversee project controls functions including cost management, forecasting, earned value, risk and change management.
• Overview of construction monitoring, contractor performance, procurement interfaces and site delivery coordination.
• Prepare executive dashboards, presentations and monthly progress reports.
• Facilitate risk workshops, change control boards and recovery planning sessions.
• Implement and manage PMIS solutions including Primavera P6, Aconex, PCM and Power BI.
• Coordinate with other departments, clients, authorities, consultants, contractors and internal leadership teams.
• Support claims avoidance, delay analysis, EOT assessments and commercial reviews.
• Lead and mentor planning, reporting and project controls personnel.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related discipline from a recognized university.
• 15+ years experience in PMO, Project Controls, Procurement and Design and Construction Management.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex and PMIS platforms.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure, transportation, development or master planning projects.
• Proven experience working within or establishing a Project Management Office (PMO).
• Experience on projects in the Middle East, particularly UAE, is preferred.
• Arabic speakers preferred as the role involves regular interaction with government stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management, reporting and leadership skills.

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