Senior Project Controls Manager - EPC Power Plant

Igniteselection; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Igniteselection is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager for a major Power Plant EPC project based in the UAE. The role is UAE-based initially and will rotate to the project site once construction mobilizes, requiring a strong EPC background and leadership in controls.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in project controls, with at least 5 years leading controls for EPC contractors and proven experience on large projects exceeding USD 200 million in power, oil & gas, or infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in project controls for EPC projects.
• Led controls for projects > USD 200 million.
• Experience with power, oil & gas, or infrastructure EPCs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage project controls framework and reporting.
• Oversee scheduling across all disciplines.
• Manage cost, budgets, forecasts, and earned value.
• Lead risk management and change control.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants and vendors.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Scheduling & planning

Cost control & budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Igniteselection is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager for a major Power Plant EPC project based in the UAE. The role is UAE-based initially and will rotate to the project site once construction mobilizes, requiring a strong EPC background and leadership in controls.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in project controls, with at least 5 years leading controls for EPC contractors and proven experience on large projects exceeding USD 200 million in power, oil & gas, or infrastructure.