Senior Project Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Control Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team for a major Utilities and Infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing cost, schedule, and progress control activities to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of the project in line with client requirements and project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Scheduling:
• Develop, update, and maintain the project master schedule using Primavera P6.
• Review contractors’ baseline programs and progress updates to ensure compliance with project milestones and contractual requirements.
• Analyze critical paths and constraints to determine the effect of changes on schedule and recommend corrective actions.
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting:
• Track project progress and prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for internal and client review.
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for cost and schedule performance.
• Evaluate contractors’ progress claims and support in progress certification.
• Cost Control & Budget Management:
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved financial plans.
• Assist in cost forecasting, variance analysis, and earned value management (EVM).
• Review and validate contractors’ invoices, variations, and claims from a cost and time perspective.
• Coordination & Communication:
• Interface with project managers, discipline engineers, and client representatives to provide accurate project control data.
• Support risk management and change control processes by providing time and cost impact assessments.
• Ensure proper documentation and version control of all project control deliverables.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in project controls within construction supervision of infrastructure and utilities projects (roads, sewerage, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, etc.).
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Excel, and other project control tools.
• Strong knowledge of cost control principles, earned value analysis, and reporting techniques.
• Experience working with major consultants or supervision teams in the UAE or GCC region preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
  
  

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