Senior Schedule Controls Manager – Ports Projects

WSP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Projects Control Manager (Schedule Engineering) to oversee the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules for Abu Dhabi Ports projects. You will forecast performance, identify risks and delays, and provide schedule analysis and reporting.

The role requires close coordination with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and leadership in project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; PMP or PMI-SP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated master schedules for Abu Dhabi Ports projects.
• Monitor daily progress against schedule baselines and produce variance analysis.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path impacts, recommending mitigation measures.
• Prepare and present schedule forecasts, performance reports, and earned value analyses to senior management and clients.
• Coordinate schedule inputs and updates with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and client representatives.
• Conduct schedule audits and ensure compliance with WSP and client scheduling standards.
• Facilitate schedule workshops and training sessions for project staff.
• Support change management processes by assessing schedule impacts of scope modifications.
• Implement and maintain schedule control tools and software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Drive continuous improvement in project controls processes and reporting mechanisms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Schedule analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

WSP Middle East Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Projects Control Manager (Schedule Engineering) to oversee the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules for Abu Dhabi Ports projects. You will forecast performance, identify risks and delays, and provide schedule analysis and reporting.

The role requires close coordination with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and leadership in project controls.