Senior Project Control Engineer - Scheduling

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai seeks a Senior Project Control Engineer - Scheduling to lead integrated project schedules and performance reporting for major building and infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with PM, construction, engineering, procurement and cost-control teams to maintain reliable schedules and forecasts.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years' experience, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and a background in consulting for private developers, with a focus on delay analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of professional experience delivering building and infrastructure projects.
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 or equivalent project-planning software.
• Demonstrated consultancy experience supporting private developer projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling and construction sequencing.
• Experience reviewing baseline programmes and contractor schedule updates.
• Detailed knowledge of contract management and Extension of Time evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent software.
• Integrate design, procurement and construction stages into the project programme.
• Review contractors' baseline programmes for contractual compliance.
• Evaluate activity sequencing, resource allocation and scheduling logic.
• Monitor construction progress and identify variances against plans.
• Recommend corrective measures and schedule recovery strategies.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer and supervision to verify site progress.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
• Highlight milestones, delays, risks and recovery measures.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project scheduling

Baseline programme review

Progress measurement

Critical path analysis

Delay analysis

Recovery planning

What-if scenario modelling

Construction sequencing

Progress reporting

Risk mitigation

Contract administration

Stakeholder presentations

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Project Control Engineer - Scheduling opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Construction role focused on planning and controlling major building and infrastructure projects. AECOM is hiring an accomplished professional to manage integrated schedules, monitor delivery performance, evaluate delay claims and develop recovery strategies across design, procurement and construction activities.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates


• City: Dubai


• Industry: Construction


• Function: Project-Program Management


• Salary: AED 25000-38000 per month


• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.


• Gender: Any


• Candidate Nationality: Any


• Job Type: Full-time


• Work Model: On-site


• Requisition ID: J10156516

Role Context

This position supports AECOM 's Transportation business line within its Middle East and Africa operations. The Senior Project Control Engineer will manage scheduling and performance reporting for complex private development projects. The role requires close coordination with project management, construction, engineering, procurement and cost-control teams to maintain reliable schedules, accurate forecasts and effective recovery plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent software.


• Incorporate design, procurement and construction stages into the project programme.


• Review contractors ' baseline programmes for contractual compliance.


• Evaluate activity sequencing, resource allocation and scheduling logic.


• Monitor construction progress and identify variances against approved plans.


• Recommend corrective measures and schedule recovery strategies.


• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and supervision team to verify site progress.


• Ensure verified progress is accurately reflected in schedule updates.


• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for management and clients.


• Highlight milestones, delays, risks, critical activities and recovery measures.


• Evaluate Extension of Time claims, delay analyses and revised contractor programmes.


• Verify claim submissions against applicable contractual procedures.


• Establish progress measurement systems and performance indicators.


• Conduct trend analyses and what-if schedule scenarios.


• Assess the impact of proposed changes and recommend mitigation measures.


• Support cash-flow forecasts, resource histograms and manpower projections.


• Coordinate planning information with Cost Control, Engineering, Procurement and Construction teams.


• Present schedule status and recovery plans during progress and coordination meetings.


• Support project leadership with risk identification and mitigation planning.


• Maintain compliance with AECOM project management and control procedures.


• Protect schedule data integrity through accurate documentation and reporting.


• Mentor junior planners and site engineers in planning and scheduling practices.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.


• Minimum 15 years of professional experience delivering building and infrastructure projects.


• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 or equivalent project-planning software.


• Demonstrated consultancy experience supporting private developer projects.


• Strong understanding of project scheduling and construction sequencing.


• Experience reviewing baseline programmes and contractor schedule updates.


• Detailed knowledge of contract management and Extension of Time evaluations.


• Proven capability in delay analysis, variance assessment and recovery planning.


• Experience preparing progress reports, trend analyses and schedule scenarios.


• Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is preferred.


• Experience integrating schedules with cost control and cash-flow forecasting.


• Knowledge of resource histograms and workforce projections.


• Experience identifying and mitigating risks on large-scale projects.


• Ability to mentor and develop junior planning professionals.


• Strong analytical, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.

Skills Set

• Primavera P6


• Project scheduling


• Baseline programme review


• Progress measurement


• Critical path analysis


• Extension of Time evaluation


• Delay analysis


• Recovery planning


• Schedule variance analysis


• What-if scenario modelling


• Construction sequencing


• Progress reporting


• Performance indicators


• Cash-flow forecasting


• Resource histograms


• Manpower projections


• Cost and schedule integration


• Risk mitigation


• Contract administration


• Stakeholder presentations


• Team mentoring

Why Join Us

AECOM offers the opportunity to lead project controls activities across significant building, transportation and infrastructure developments. Employees can work with multidisciplinary specialists, advanced project-control systems and international technical resources while developing their professional and leadership capabilities. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM develops sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and create long-term value.