Project Controls Manager - Rail Projects

Overview

Lead project controls (planning, scheduling, cost, risk) for a major rail project in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

• primavera p6
• project controls
• integrated masterplan
• risk management
• progress reporting
• client interaction

Tasks

-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. -Prepare the Integrated master program for the project. -Arrange project controls workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors/consultants to close their project control issues. -Provide leadership for planning and scheduling, progress measurement, risk management, cost controls, change management and reporting for the entire project. -Coordinates execution of effective Project Risk Management across the project. -Review consultants & contractors programs received and analyze them in line with the contractual requirements. -Set-up Primavera Project Management System P6 for program management across the planning team with all stakeholders. -Review & challenge any claims and EOT requests. -Establish/deliver formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project.

Requirements

• primavera p6
• microsoft project
• pmp
• bachelor's degree
• 15 years
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. -Proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other relevant tools. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Able to assess and analyze the impact(s) of design and construction changes and schedule slippages. -Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management from a recognized institution. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -PMP or similar certification is preferred. -Minimum 15 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling, Cost Controls, Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis, and Extension of Time Claims in Rail projects. -Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations

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About Parsons Corporation

-Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally. -It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction. -Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works. -Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects. -The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

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