Project Controls Manager
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About the Role
Fletcher Piccolo Associates is hiring a Project Controls Manager for a multi-billion AED high-speed rail project in Dubai. The role involves managing integrated master schedules, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the integrated master project schedule across all workstreams.
- Monitor project progress against programme, budget, and key performance indicators.
- Produce weekly and monthly project controls reports for senior management.
- Identify schedule and cost risks, recommend mitigation measures, and track corrective actions.
- Manage project cost control, forecasting, cash flow, and earned value analysis.
- Review contractor programmes, progress updates, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
- Coordinate with engineering, commercial, procurement, and construction teams.
- Establish and maintain project controls procedures, reporting systems, and performance dashboards.
- Analyse project trends and provide early warning of potential delays, cost overruns, or resource constraints.
- Support change management by assessing the impact of variations on programme, cost, and overall project delivery.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience
- Previous rail experience mandatory
- Experience managing projects valued AED 1bn+
- Stable work history with tier 1 engineering consultants & contractors
- Track record of delivering projects from start to finish
- Relevant industry degree
- GCC experience desirable
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The position
- The Project Controls Manager will report to the Program Director and be responsible for managing a multi billion AED high speed rail project.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the integrated master project schedule across all workstreams.
- Monitor project progress against programme, budget, and key performance indicators.
- Produce weekly and monthly project controls reports for senior management.
- Identify schedule and cost risks, recommend mitigation measures, and track corrective actions.
- Manage project cost control, forecasting, cash flow, and earned value analysis.
- Review contractor programmes, progress updates, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
- Coordinate with engineering, commercial, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Establish and maintain project controls procedures, reporting systems, and performance dashboards.
- Analyse project trends and provide early warning of potential delays, cost overruns, or resource constraints.
- Support change management by assessing the impact of variations on programme, cost, and overall project delivery.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience
- Previous rail experience is mandatory
- GCC experience is desirable, not mandatory
- Previous experience managing projects valued AED 1bn+
- A stable work history working for tier 1 engineering consultants & contractors
- A track record of delivering projects from start to finish
- Hold a relevant industry degree
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