Senior Schedule & Project Controls Lead

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Projects Control Manager (Schedule Engineering) for its Abu Dhabi Ports portfolio. You will oversee the development of integrated schedules, forecast performance, and drive schedule-based decision-making across clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead schedule analyses, risk assessments, and reporting, ensuring alignment with project controls standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project scheduling and controls for large infrastructure or maritime projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project; experience with Earned Value Management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex schedule data and produce clear reports.
• Proven track record of managing integrated schedules across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated master schedules for all 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

Project scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Project

Earned Value Management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

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

PMP or PMI-SP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

WSP Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Projects Control Manager (Schedule Engineering) for its Abu Dhabi Ports portfolio. You will oversee the development of integrated schedules, forecast performance, and drive schedule-based decision-making across clients and multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead schedule analyses, risk assessments, and reporting, ensuring alignment with project controls standards and client requirements.