Programme Lead

Hill International; Doha; On-site; QAR 254,000 - 437,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management seeks an experienced individual for the role of Project Controls Lead. The candidate will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary project controls and delivering high-quality schedules and performance reports. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in both planning and team leadership, with a substantial track record of success in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years overall post-graduate experience in Project Controls.
• At least 12 years in a Programme Management Consultant (PMC) role or similar.
• Demonstrable track record in delivering large multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead in preparation and development of construction and procurement schedules.
• Review contract documents and suggest planning changes.
• Manage all programme control aspects, including monthly reports.

Skills

Project Controls

Planning

Cost Management

Team Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Scheduling Software

Cost Applications

Collaboration Tools

Job description

Minimum of 20 years overall post-graduate experience in Project Controls, leading planning projects for deep tunnels and pumping stations. Extensive experience in marine projects is preferred.

At least 12 years of experience working as part of a Programme Management Consultant (PMC) organization or similar, delivering large multidisciplinary projects.

Current and detailed knowledge of various scheduling, cost, collaboration, and other IT applications.

Team-oriented and flexible to adapt to a fluid design process, with experience in supervision and management levels.

Demonstrable track record in delivering large multidisciplinary projects.

In-depth knowledge of project controls procedures, with a rounded profile in planning, analysis, and managing processes and commercial considerations.

Effective in building good working relationships within complex structures, both internally and with various project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead in the preparation and development of construction and procurement schedules.
2. Review contract documents, suggest changes for planning, cost, and programming aspects, and add new clauses if necessary.
3. Review schedule trends to identify problem areas and recommend corrective actions to management.
4. Conduct studies into scheduling, resource, and material flow as needed.
5. Develop draft monitoring and reporting systems for management and engineer review.
6. Manage all programme control aspects for the consultant, including monthly reports to the engineer.
7. Monitor and report on design performance relative to the programme and cost, liaising with the engineer to incorporate design programmes into the master programme.
8. Manage the resolution of variance reports related to scheduling and cost reporting.
9. Provide guidance and advice to senior management on planning issues.
10. Assist in the consultant selection process for commercial and technical evaluation.
11. Help establish and deliver formal reporting on project progress for the client and project.
12. Prepare risk assessments and mitigation plans.