Project Controls Specialist

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and financial management of capital building projects, infrastructure, and master planning.
• Bring a strong background in project design stages, regulatory authority requirements, and an in-depth understanding of the real estate market in the UAE and GCC.
• Provide expertise in LDC projects, capital building projects, infrastructure, and master planning, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project control systems, including cost control, scheduling, risk analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish and track project plans, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Manage resource planning and allocation, optimizing team utilization across multiple projects.
• Conduct Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reviews and financial forecasting to maintain project profitability and budget alignment.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly project dashboard summaries to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, budget variances, and risks.
• Develop and maintain the project revenue, EAC, and overall P&L.
• Lead change control and risk management processes, ensuring adaptability to unforeseen challenges.
• Deliver consulting and advisory services to clients, providing high-value project control solutions.
• Lead and mentor project control teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and excellence.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in project controls within engineering, architecture, consulting, or professional services firms.
• Expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, Smartsheet, and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Strong knowledge of earned value management (EVM), cost estimation, budget management, and risk analysis.
• Experience with leading cost control systems, PS, and variations.
• Proficiency in resource management tools to optimize team allocation and workload distribution.
• Hands-on experience with Smartsheet and other digital project control tools such as PowerBI for tracking progress and resource planning.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, and change control processes.
• Experience developing and managing WBS and CBS for complex projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reviews to assess financial health and project forecasting.
• Strong background in resource allocation, workforce planning, and utilization tracking.
• Proven ability to work in a consulting role, delivering high-value project controls services to clients.

Additional Information:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PMP, CRMA, PSP) are preferred.
• Work Ethic & Adaptability: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a consulting environment.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Full-time