Senior Project Controls Engineer - Infrastructure Planning

Parsons; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 390,600 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on multi-billion dollar infrastructure programmes in UAE

Career growth within a globally recognized engineering consultancy

Collaborative work culture with experienced project teams

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer for a full-time position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role involves managing project budgets and ensuring financial accuracy across large-scale infrastructure developments.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and a strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Excel. You will coordinate with various stakeholders and support the successful delivery of complex engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project controls and cost engineering.
• Strong experience in infrastructure or large-scale engineering projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 for planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage project budgets ensuring alignment with approved financial baselines.
• Prepare detailed monthly cost reports using data from consultants and contractors.
• Develop and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts based on construction programmes.

Skills

Cost control and budget management

Project scheduling and planning

Primavera P6 expertise

Financial analysis and reporting

Earned value management techniques

Data analysis and dashboard creation

Stakeholder coordination and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Project Controls Engineer - Infrastructure Planning

Role: Senior Project Controls Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Civil Engineering

Experience: 10 years

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Senior Project Controls Engineer role in Dubai UAE within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector is a high-impact hiring opportunity focused on managing project budgets, schedules, and performance controls across large-scale programmes. This position plays a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy, schedule integrity, and overall project success in complex infrastructure developments.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Project Management
• Salary: 35000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

This role supports the delivery of major infrastructure programmes by maintaining strict control over project costs, timelines, and reporting systems. The Senior Project Controls Engineer works closely with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure alignment between financial planning and construction progress while identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage project budgets ensuring alignment with approved financial baselines
• Prepare detailed monthly cost reports using data from consultants and contractors
• Develop and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts based on construction programmes
• Implement cost control strategies to manage variances and maintain financial discipline
• Identify potential budget overruns and coordinate approvals for adjustments when required
• Collect and analyze financial data to support project planning and decision-making
• Deliver comprehensive financial performance reports to senior management
• Support development and integration of baseline schedules using Primavera P6
• Track project progress against schedules and highlight deviations and risks
• Coordinate progress validation with project teams and update schedules accordingly
• Assist in delay analysis and contribute to mitigation and recovery planning
• Develop dashboards and reports summarizing cost, schedule, and performance metrics

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project controls and cost engineering
• Strong experience in infrastructure or large-scale engineering projects
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 for planning and scheduling
• Advanced skills in MS Excel including dashboards and data analysis
• Strong understanding of project controls methodologies and earned value concepts
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data
• Strong communication skills to present technical and financial insights clearly
• High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities

Skills Set

• Cost control and budget management
• Project scheduling and planning
• Primavera P6 expertise
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Earned value management techniques
• Data analysis and dashboard creation
• Stakeholder coordination and reporting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on multi-billion dollar infrastructure programmes in UAE
• Exposure to complex project environments with high-impact deliverables
• Career growth within a globally recognized engineering consultancy
• Collaborative work culture with experienced project teams
• Long-term stability in a high-demand infrastructure and construction sector

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a leading global engineering and project management firm delivering innovative infrastructure and urban development solutions. With a strong presence in Dubai, Parsons contributes to major transportation and civil engineering projects that enhance connectivity and support sustainable growth across the region.