WSP in the Middle East

Project Controls Manager

Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 3 days ago

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Salary
AED 35k–65k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Energy & Sustainability
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Description The Project Controls Manager will provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, progress measurement, and performance reporting across major Power & Energy projects. The role will support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from feasibility and development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to clients, project directors, and multidisciplinary delivery teams, helping establish robust project controls frameworks and improve project performance. The position requires strong experience in complex capital projects, particularly thermal power, gas-fired generation, renewable energy, utilities, water infrastructure, and other major EPC, PMC, technical advisory, or Owner’s Engineer assignments. Responsibilities • Lead planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting activities. • Review and manage project schedules, forecasts, cash flows, and progress measurement systems. • Monitor project performance and provide executive reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking. • Conduct project health checks, schedule assurance reviews, and project controls audits. • Support change management, claims assessment, and delay analysis. • Facilitate risk workshops and maintain risk and issue registers. • Advise clients on PMO setup, governance frameworks, and project controls best practices. • Lead and mentor project controls teams across multiple assignments. • Support business development, proposals, and technical advisory opportunities. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. • Minimum 15+ years of project controls, planning, or project management experience. • PMP certification preferred. • Experience in Power & Energy, utilities, water, desalination, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects. • Experience within Engineering Consultancy, EPC, PMC, Owner's Engineer, or Technical Advisory environments. • Middle East experience preferred. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. Minimum 15+ years of project controls, planning, or project management experience. PMP certification preferred. Experience in Power & Energy, utilities, water, desalination, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects. Experience within Engineering Consultancy, EPC, PMC, Owner's Engineer, or Technical Advisory environments. Middle East experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting activities. Review and manage project schedules, forecasts, cash flows, and progress measurement systems. Monitor project performance and provide executive reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking. Conduct project health checks, schedule assurance reviews, and project controls audits. Support change management, claims assessment, and delay analysis. Facilitate risk workshops and maintain risk and issue registers. Advise clients on PMO setup, governance frameworks, and project controls best practices. Lead and mentor project controls teams across multiple assignments. Support business development, proposals, and technical advisory opportunities.

Skills

  • Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Cost control
  • Risk management
  • Progress measurement
  • Performance reporting
  • Project controls
  • PMO setup
  • Governance frameworks
  • Change management
  • Claims assessment
  • Delay analysis
  • Risk workshops
  • KPI tracking
  • Executive reporting

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