Management jobs in United Arab Emirates

Our client is a leading contracting organisation headquartered in Abu Dhabi delivering large‑scale civil and infrastructure projects across the UAE. Operating under a global holding structure the company is recognised for its financial discipline, transparency and strong project governance.

The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for establishing and managing project control systems across major contracting projects including civil infrastructure and luxury residential developments. This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong contracting experience who can oversee planning, scheduling, cost control and performance monitoring to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with governance standards.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry‑standard tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and site teams to align schedules with project milestones.
• Monitor progress and identify variances, recommending corrective actions where necessary.

• Establish and manage project budgets ensuring financial discipline and transparency.
• Track project expenditures, commitments and forecasts against approved budgets.
• Provide regular cost reports and variance analyses to leadership.

• Implement project control systems to monitor KPIs, productivity and resource utilisation.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Support governance frameworks with transparent documentation and reporting.

• Identify risks related to schedule, cost and resource allocation.
• Develop mitigation strategies to minimise project delays and overruns.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Work closely with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to ensure integrated project control.
• Mentor junior staff and build project control capabilities across the organisation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.

• Proven track record in project controls management roles within contracting, construction or infrastructure organisations.
• Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, cost control and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in project control software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project, ERP systems).
• Excellent knowledge of UAE market dynamics, construction practices and international project control standards.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment with a focus on financial discipline and transparency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field; Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. PMP, CCP) preferred.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates and will refer candidates without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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