Project Control Manager

Job Summary

Project Controls & Programme Management

• Develop and maintain integrated master programmes covering all project phases, including:
• Planning
• Early works
• Design
• Procurement
• Construction and execution
• Monitor project milestones, progress, and critical activities.
• Identify schedule delays, slippages, and recovery requirements.
• Independently review consultant and contractor schedules for:
• Logic
• Feasibility
• Resource alignment
• Compliance with project objectives

Cost Monitoring & Performance Tracking

• Establish and maintain project cost tracking frameworks.
• Monitor cost trends and identify potential budget deviations.
• Support forecasting activities and financial performance reporting.
• Review cost-related inputs from consultants and contractors.
• Provide early warnings on potential cost risks.

Risk, Issues & Change Management

• Develop and maintain project risk, issues, and change registers.
• Monitor mitigation plans and corrective actions.
• Identify emerging project risks and recommend appropriate responses.
• Escalate critical risks, delays, and performance concerns to leadership with clear recommendations.

Consultant & Contractor Performance Monitoring

• Monitor consultant and contractor performance against:
• Contractual obligations
• Project milestones
• Deliverable requirements
• Quality expectations
• Validate project information received from external stakeholders.
• Identify performance gaps and support corrective action planning.

Reporting & Executive Dashboard Management

• Prepare executive dashboards, progress reports, and management presentations.
• Develop reporting systems to provide clear visibility of:
• Programme status
• Cost performance
• Risks and issues
• Change management
• Consultant and contractor performance
• Ensure all reporting information is accurate, traceable, and supported by project documentation.
• Provide data-driven insights to support leadership decision-making.

Governance & Process Improvement

• Establish and maintain standalone project reporting systems and dashboards.
• Develop reporting standards, templates, and governance processes.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of project data across stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of project control processes.
• Maintain structured records for audit and governance purposes.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with the Senior Architectural Lead and Senior Infrastructure Engineer to integrate design, construction, and technical updates into project reporting.
• Support cross-functional requirements as directed by GM – Network Development & Maintenance.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure effective information flow and reporting alignment.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Engineering
• Construction Management
• Project Controls
• Related discipline

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP
• PMI-SP
• AACE Certification

Experience Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in:
• Project controls
• Project reporting
• Program management
• Governance functions
• Experience working on large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Previous experience in:
• Owner-side environments
• EPC projects
• Consultant/contractor management

Core Technical Competencies

• Programme and milestone control
• Project schedule review and validation
• Cost tracking and financial monitoring
• Risk, issues, and change management
• Consultant and contractor performance monitoring
• Executive dashboard development
• Data integrity and reporting governance
• Forecasting and trend analysis
• Contractual milestone tracking
• Project reporting system development

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to challenge and validate consultant and contractor data.
• Strong understanding of project schedules and cost analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and governance discipline.
• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.

Leadership Competencies

• Decision-making under project constraints.
• Risk identification and escalation management.
• Cross-functional alignment.
• Performance monitoring and governance.
• Data-driven decision support.

Language Requirements

• English – Advanced (Mandatory)
• Arabic – Preferred
• Scope of Supervision
• No direct line management initially.
• Functional oversight of project reporting inputs from consultants and contractors.
• Coordination and governance of project control information.

Preferred Candidate Profile