Senior Project Controls Scheduler – Dubai

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

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