Project Controls Manager (Rail Systems)

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description Project Controls Manager (Rail Systems) Abu Dhabi, UAE Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Manager to join our team!. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing project controls functions, including planning, scheduling, document control, and risk management for a major Rail project in the United Arab Emirates. What You'll Be Doing • Provide leadership for planning and scheduling, progress measurement, risk management, cost controls, change management and reporting for the entire project. • Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to planning & risk staff, interface with clients, and attend regular meetings. • Develop, implement, and maintain project controls processes, procedures, systems, and tools and monitor compliance. • Provide guidance and direction for the resolution of planning and issues as they arise. • Set-up Primavera Project Management System P6 for program management across the planning team with all stakeholders. • Prepare the Integrated master program for the project. • Establish/deliver formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project. • Arrange project controls workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors/consultants to close their project control issues. • Review & challenge any claims and EOT requests. • Review consultants & contractors programs received and analyze them in line with the contractual requirements. • Able to assess and analyze the impact(s) of design and construction changes and schedule slippages. • Coordinates execution of effective Project Risk Management across the project. What Required Skills You'll Bring • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical engineering or construction management from a recognized institution. • Minimum 15 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling, Cost Controls, Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis, and Extension of Time Claims in Rail projects, preferably HSR. • Proficiency in project controls software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Primavera Risk Analysis, Power Bi and other relevant tools. • Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations What Desired Skills You'll Bring • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical engineering or construction management from a recognized institution. Minimum 15 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling, Cost Controls, Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis, and Extension of Time Claims in Rail projects, preferably High-Speed Rail (HSR). Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Primavera Risk Analysis, Power BI and other relevant project controls tools.

Provide leadership for planning and scheduling, progress measurement, risk management, cost controls, change management and reporting for the entire project. Provide guidance and direction to planning & risk staff, interface with clients, and participate in regular meetings. Develop, implement, and maintain project controls processes, procedures, systems, and tools and monitor compliance. Guide resolution of planning issues. Set up Primavera P6 for program management across the planning team with all stakeholders. Prepare the Integrated Master Schedule for the project. Establish/deliver formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project. Arrange project controls workshops/meetings to assist contractors/consultants in closing project control issues. Review and challenge claims and EOT requests. Review consultants & contractors programs and analyze them against contractual requirements. Assess and analyze impacts of design/construction changes and schedule slippages. Coordinate execution of effective Project Risk Management across the project.