Projects Control Manager (Schedule Engineering)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop and update integrated master schedules for Abu Dhabi Ports projects; monitor progress against baselines and analyze variances.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and critical path impacts, and recommend mitigation measures.
• Prepare forecasts, performance reports, and earned value analyses for senior management and clients.
• Coordinate schedule updates with project teams, contractors, and client representatives.
• Audit schedules against WSP and client standards; facilitate schedule workshops and staff training.
• Assess schedule impacts of scope changes and maintain tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Improve project controls processes and reporting.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of project scheduling and controls experience on large infrastructure or maritime projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project; experience with Earned Value Management.
• Proven ability to manage integrated schedules across multidisciplinary teams and analyze complex schedule data.
• Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• PMP or PMI-SP certification is preferred; knowledge of Abu Dhabi Ports standards and regional construction practices is an advantage.