Senior Director, Project Controls – Power Plant EPC

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company - Qatar is seeking a Project Controls Director to lead planning, cost control, and performance analysis across major power plant EPC projects. You will manage schedules, budgets, risks, and reporting, ensuring delivery on time and within contractual requirements.

The role requires extensive EPC experience in thermal and renewable power projects, with leadership of multidisciplinary teams and strong client/stakeholder engagement, especially in the Middle East

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; master's preferred.
• Professional certifications: PMP, PSP, AACE or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement integrated project schedules with baselines and recovery plans.
• Establish cost control systems, budgets, forecasts, and variances.
• Provide progress measurement, earned value analysis, and executive reports.
• Lead risk and change management, including EOT claims support.
• Lead multidisciplinary Project Controls teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Promote KPI reporting and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Decision-Making Ability

Presentation & Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management

Master's Degree (advantage)

PMP, PSP, AACE or equivalent certifications (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company - Qatar is seeking a Project Controls Director to lead planning, cost control, and performance analysis across major power plant EPC projects. You will manage schedules, budgets, risks, and reporting, ensuring delivery on time and within contractual requirements.

The role requires extensive EPC experience in thermal and renewable power projects, with leadership of multidisciplinary teams and strong client/stakeholder engagement, especially in the Middle East