Senior Program Controls Lead — Water Transmission (Abu Dhabi)

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR-Abu Dhabi is seeking a Program Controls Manager to lead planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management for the Water Transmission Scheme in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee multiple supervision consultants and EPCs appointed by the client, aligning schedules and budgets with project objectives.

The ideal candidate has 15 years in large power and water projects, CCP/ICEAA certification preferred, and proven leadership in cost engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 15 years of experience in large power and water distribution programmes.
• 8 years in cost engineering roles preferably within largescale EPC Contractor projects.
• Certification in project and cost control engineering (e.g. CCP ICEAA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project control systems covering cost, schedule and scope management.
• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and ensure accurate project tracking across all lots.
• Review DELIVERY CONTRACTORS schedules, progress reports and forecasts for alignment with program objectives.
• Provide periodic progress and performance updates to the Program Director and stakeholders.
• Lead change management processes ensuring proper assessment of impact on time, cost and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CCP ICEAA certification (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Cost control software

Job description

KBR-Abu Dhabi is seeking a Program Controls Manager to lead planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management for the Water Transmission Scheme in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee multiple supervision consultants and EPCs appointed by the client, aligning schedules and budgets with project objectives.

The ideal candidate has 15 years in large power and water projects, CCP/ICEAA certification preferred, and proven leadership in cost engineering.