Description

Project Controls Manager

Requisition ID

5194

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Abu Dhabi

Market

Real Estate/ Property Management

Job description

About the Client

Our client is a leading contracting organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, delivering large-scale civil and infrastructure projects across the UAE. Operating under a global holding structure, the company is recognized for its financial discipline, transparency, and strong project governance.
Role Overview

The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for establishing and managing project control systems across major contracting projects, including civil, infrastructure, and luxury residential developments. This role requires a highly analytical professional with strong contracting experience who can oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance monitoring to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with governance standards.
Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to align schedules with project milestones.
• Monitor progress and identify variances, recommending corrective actions where necessary.

Cost Control & Budget Management

• Establish and manage project budgets, ensuring financial discipline and transparency.
• Track project expenditures, commitments, and forecasts against approved budgets.
• Provide regular cost reports and variance analyses to leadership.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Implement project control systems to monitor KPIs, productivity, and resource utilization.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Support governance frameworks with transparent documentation and reporting.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Identify risks related to schedule, cost, and resource allocation.
• Develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and overruns.
• Contribute to value engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Team Collaboration & Development

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure integrated project control.
• Mentor junior staff and build project control capabilities across the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Proven track record in project controls management roles within contracting, construction, or infrastructure organizations.
• Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in project control software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, ERP systems).
• Excellent knowledge of UAE market dynamics, construction practices, and international project control standards.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with a focus on financial discipline and transparency.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP, CCP) preferred.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.