Project Controls Manager

Purpose of the Job:

We are looking for a Project Controls Manager for our on-site team in Abu Dhabi.

This role is a key contributor, tasked with managing the performance of the EPC Contractor and driving the overall success of the project.

The role principally involves the development and tracking of project scheduling and progress tracking tools and producing routine reports to key stakeholders.

• Lead responsibility for reviewing, tracking and updating EPC Contractor’s schedule incorporating all significant design, consenting, coordination, supply, erection, interface, fuel supply, commissioning and testing activities.
• Work with EPC Contractor, ENGIE TPM(E) and other resources to prepare and track Project Baseline schedule, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and associated reporting.
• Ensure project schedules are routinely updated to reflect accurate current project progress and deviations from baseline are highlighted for mitigation by EPC Contractor.
• Proactively monitor project progress using available tools, including S-Curves, look-ahead schedules, etc. to highlight potential impacts to critical path and progress against early/late project progress curve.
• Lead weekly planning meetings with EPC Contractor to be fully aware of progress and potential schedule issues for resolution.
• Working with Construction Director and other Construction Team members, support EPC Contractor to develop recovery schedule and mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Prepare management, shareholder, lender, insurer reports and presentations in collaboration with the Construction Director.
• Support the development, review and updating of project risk registers, taking ownership of actions related to project planning and reporting
• Assessment and evaluation on supplier and contractor payments with input from the Construction Team
• Developing internal project control processes and systems (such as document management and retrieval systems) in line with good industry practice.
• Support of the engineering integration and coordination as well as implementation.
• Support development of Procore Project Management system and integration into project reporting systems