Senior Project Controls Engineer - Planning

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Well-being resources

Employee assistance programs

Retirement-related benefits

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer - Planning in Dubai to lead schedule and cost controls for complex roads, bridges and infrastructure programs. You will establish baselines, track performance, analyze delays and provide actionable insights for client decisions.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in project planning or controls, advanced Primavera P6 skills, and strong experience with earned value, cost control and risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in a relevant subject is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of project planning or controls experience.
• Proven background across major infrastructure and building projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Extensive knowledge of cost control and resource-loaded scheduling.
• Experience applying earned value management techniques.
• Strong schedule-risk and delay-analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of RTA specifications and authority approval processes.
• Experience preparing and evaluating Extension of Time claims.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project schedules comply with RTA specifications and planning guidelines.
• Apply approved work breakdown structures for roads, bridges and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate schedules with RTA approval procedures and contractual milestones.
• Incorporate traffic staging and sectional handover requirements into project programmes.
• Track no-objection certificates, permits and traffic-diversion approvals.
• Review contractor programmes against contractual milestones and performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain baseline, revised and recovery schedules.
• Prepare master schedules and detailed look-ahead programmes.
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Monitor progress against approved baselines and identify schedule deviations.
• Analyze delays, risks and critical-path impacts.
• Perform schedule risk analysis, delay analysis and time-impact analysis.
• Coordinate schedule requirements with construction, design, procurement and commercial teams.
• Prepare as-built programmes and final planning reports during project closeout.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project controls

Baseline schedule development

Recovery scheduling

Critical-path analysis

Education

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

Master's degree in a relevant subject is preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Role: Senior Project Controls Engineer - Planning Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Project-Program Management Experience: Minimum 15 years Job Type: Full-time

The Senior Project Controls Engineer - Planning opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a Construction role leading schedule and cost controls across major infrastructure and building programs. AECOM is hiring an experienced planning professional to establish reliable baselines, assess contractor performance, analyze delays and provide clear project insights that support informed client decisions.

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Construction Function: Project-Program Management Salary: AED 28000-40000 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: J10143049

Role Context

This position supports AECOM 's Transportation business line within its Middle East and Africa operations. The Senior Project Controls Engineer will manage planning, scheduling, cost integration and performance reporting for complex roads, bridges, infrastructure and building projects. The role requires detailed knowledge of RTA requirements, advanced Primavera P6 capability and regular engagement with clients, contractors, consultants and authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project schedules comply with RTA specifications and planning guidelines.
• Apply approved work breakdown structures for roads, bridges and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate schedules with RTA approval procedures and contractual milestones.
• Incorporate traffic staging and sectional handover requirements into project programmes.
• Track no-objection certificates, permits and traffic-diversion approvals.
• Integrate utility coordination and authority approvals into the overall schedule.
• Review contractor programmes against contractual milestones and performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain baseline, revised and recovery schedules.
• Prepare master schedules and detailed look-ahead programmes.
• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Monitor progress against approved baselines and identify schedule deviations.
• Analyze delays, risks and critical-path impacts.
• Perform schedule risk analysis, delay analysis and time-impact analysis.
• Coordinate schedule requirements with construction, design, procurement and commercial teams.
• Review contractor planning submissions, method statements and manpower histograms.
• Provide planning advice to the Project Manager and Resident Engineer.
• Prepare and evaluate Extension of Time claims.
• Develop supporting delay narratives and evidence for contractual submissions.
• Track procurement activities, long-lead items and project approvals.
• Develop recovery and mitigation plans for delayed activities.
• Lead planning meetings with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Record schedule actions and maintain accurate meeting minutes.
• Integrate cost, cash flow and resource-loaded schedules when required.
• Maintain project-control records in accordance with quality procedures.
• Mentor junior planning engineers and site planners.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and authorities on schedule-related matters.
• Prepare as-built programmes and final planning reports during project closeout.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Master 's degree in a relevant subject is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of project planning or controls experience.
• Proven background across major infrastructure and building projects.
• Strong consultancy and local market experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Detailed knowledge of cost control and resource-loaded scheduling.
• Experience applying earned value management techniques.
• Strong schedule-risk and delay-analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of RTA specifications and authority approval processes.
• Experience preparing and evaluating Extension of Time claims.
• Ability to integrate schedules with cost and cash-flow information.
• Strong client-facing leadership and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Excellent analytical and executive-level reporting skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Commitment to structured governance and accurate project records.

Skills Set

• Primavera P6
• Project controls
• Baseline schedule development
• Recovery scheduling
• Critical-path analysis
• Schedule risk analysis
• Delay analysis
• Time-impact analysis
• Extension of Time claims
• Earned value management
• Cost control
• Cash-flow integration
• Resource-loaded schedules
• Manpower histograms
• Work breakdown structures
• RTA planning requirements
• Authority approval tracking
• Traffic staging
• Procurement scheduling
• Progress measurement
• Executive reporting
• Recovery planning
• Contractor programme review
• Project closeout planning
• Team mentoring

Why Join Us

AECOM provides the opportunity to lead project-control activities across significant transportation, infrastructure and building programs. Employees can work with multidisciplinary specialists, established governance systems and advanced planning tools while strengthening their technical, commercial 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.