Parsons

ProjectControlsManager

AED 450–650k ~AI est. United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Project Controls Manager at Parsons. Skills: Project controls, Planning, Scheduling, Cost control, Risk management. Lead and manage all project controls functions. Provide strategic leadership and oversight for project controls”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure alignment with project objectives; Ensure alignment with contractual requirements; Ensure alignment with industry best practices; Drive schedule integrity; Drive cost efficiency; Ensure effective project governance; Ensure timely project completion

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Risk mitigation; Corrective actions; Recovery plans; What if analysis

Eligibility Requirements

3 years experience in UAE

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management, Minimum 15+ years of experience in project controls, At least 3 years of experience in the UAE, Proficiency in Primavera P6, Proficiency in Primavera Risk Analysis, Proficiency in other Risk software, Proficiency in Power BI

Nice to Have

Prior experience on metro rail projects, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage all project controls functions

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for project controls

and specialized assistance to planning

Interface with clients

Attend regular meetings

and maintain project controls processes

Monitor compliance with project controls procedures

Arrange project controls workshops/meetings

Assist contractors/consultants to close project control issues

Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages

Review and convey PMC’s and Engineer’s consent to

Validate compatibility of project resources

Identify potential risks/conflicts

Document risks in Project Risk Register

Evaluate and verify planning and scheduling information

Identify potential areas of delay/slippage

Highlight critical events

Suggest mitigation measures

Suggest corrective actions

Suggest robust recovery plans

Exercise “What if” analysis to assess time impact

Provide alternative courses of action

Advise before issuing instructions to contractors

Prepare regular progress reports

Prepare monthly reports with program analysis

Prepare presentations regarding work progress

Evaluate claims including Extension of Time (EoT)

Evaluate Disruption claims

and resolve planning and scheduling problems

Coordinate with the Client to finalize contractor’s programs

Coordinate with the Client to finalize contractor’s reports

Coordinate with the Client to finalize contractor’s claims

Actively participate in project meetings

actionable minutes of meeting (MoM)

Prepare Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues

Agree on the progress measurement system (PMS)

Agree on key indicators with consultants/contractors

Provide reasoned & analytic response to contractor notices

Maintain organized contemporary records

Issue formal delay notices

Issue performance alerts

Manage a team of planning engineers

Provide technical and leadership skills to planning engineers

Lead structured risk workshops

Identify and manage project risks

Identify and manage project opportunities

Champion adoption of automation within project controls

Champion adoption of digitalization within project controls

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Key stakeholders; Client teams; Contractor teams

Communication Scope

Presentations; Reporting; Analytic response

Process & Methodology

Project controls, Planning, Scheduling, Cost control, Risk management, Change control, Performance reporting

Full Job Description

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:**_ Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Project Controls Manager** to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead and manage all project controls functions for a major railway project, including planning and scheduling, cost control, risk management, and performance reporting, ensuring alignment with project objectives, contractual requirements, and industry best practices. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to drive schedule integrity, cost efficiency, and effective project governance across the project lifecycle. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Provide strategic leadership and oversight for project controls functions including planning, scheduling, cost management, progress tracking, risk mitigation, change control, and performance reporting across infrastructure programs. * 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, plans and tools and monitor compliance. * Arrange project controls workshops/ meetings to discuss and assist contractors/consultants to close their project control issues. * Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others. * Review and convey PMC’s and Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended Practices. * Va

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