Director of Project Controls for Mega Projects

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment is seeking an accomplished Project Controls Director to lead and oversee project controls across a portfolio of large-scale developments in Qatar. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, reporting, and performance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.

The candidate should have 15+ years in Project Controls with at least 5 years in leadership and a strong track record on mega projects, mixed-use developments, hospitality or infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Certifications such as PMP/PSP/AACE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls function across multiple projects and business units.
• Establish and maintain project controls policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, progress measurement, risk management and reporting activities.
• Monitor performance against baselines and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports.
• Ensure integration between planning, cost, commercial, procurement, and construction teams.
• Lead forecasting, budget monitoring and change management processes; identify risks and opportunities and support mitigation.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management regarding project performance and delivery.
• Build and mentor high-performing project controls teams.

Skills

Project controls

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Cost management

Earned value management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team building

Power BI

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Master's Degree (advantage)

PMP/PSP/AACE or equivalent certifications preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Employment is seeking an accomplished Project Controls Director to lead and oversee project controls across a portfolio of large-scale developments in Qatar. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, reporting, and performance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.

The candidate should have 15+ years in Project Controls with at least 5 years in leadership and a strong track record on mega projects, mixed-use developments, hospitality or infrastructure.