Project Controls Engineer

Project controls engineer supporting water, roads, and utilities projects across the Middle East

Ensure effective monitoring and control of cost, schedule, and performance. Support planning, cost control, progress tracking, and reporting activities while coordinating with project teams and contractors to maintain alignment with project baselines. Provide data analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery within time and budget targets.

Responsibilities:

Assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule and budget.

Identify and analyze project dependencies and critical paths.

Develop and maintain risk management plans and mitigation strategies.

Update and revise the project schedule and budget as needed.

Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and budget.

Identify and analyze variances from the baseline.

Develop and implement corrective action plans to address variances.

Track and manage project risks.

Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.

Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders, including earned value reports, schedule variance reports, and cost performance reports.

Maintain project records and ensure compliance with project documentation requirements.

Inform themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures within the company and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.

Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in project controls (cost and schedule).

Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience directing cost engineering, cost estimating, control and analysis, planning and scheduling, schedule development, control, and analysis.

Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria and system setup for all project controls activities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience working internationally, with preference given to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) experience.

About the company:
The company has more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, providing program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. It is recognized as one of the largest program management firms globally. The company is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, focused on protecting client interests and helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. It is dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions.

The company is part of a consulting group within the global infrastructure solutions family of companies.

Equal opportunity statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer, veteran, and disabled friendly.

Note:
This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role. Various other duties may be required.