Summary
Parsons is hiring a Project Controls Manager for a major rail project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role leads planning and scheduling, progress measurement, cost control, change management, reporting, and project risk management. Duties include setting up Primavera P6, preparing the integrated master program, reviewing contractor schedules and claims, and assessing the effects of design and construction changes. Applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of experience in project controls for rail projects; Primavera P6 and related project controls tools are required.
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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.
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