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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Project Controls Manager, with a minimum of 15 years' management experience, shall ensure that the project management function operates efficiently across the Consultant's'organization and with external stakeholders. They will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Service Delivery Plan covering all activities, including schedule performance and deviation tracking.

They shall review and manage each O&M Contractor's'operation and maintenance schedules against the Employer's requirements and objectives, ensuring that each contractor and third party achieves agreed performance targets and key milestones. The Senior Project Controls Manager will also be responsible for developing and enforcing scheduling, document control, and reporting procedures, ensuring full compliance with contractual and operational standards.

Your role

Project Controls Oversight

  • Develop and maintain a Service Delivery Plan for all project control activities.

  • Monitor schedule performance and identify deviations across all project phases.

  • Ensure efficient project management practices within the Consultant's'organization and with external interfaces.

Schedule Management

  • Review and manage O&M Contractors' operation and maintenance schedules.

  • Ensure alignment with the Employer's'objectives and contractual milestones.

  • Track progress and performance against key deliverables.

Compliance & Procedures

  • Develop and maintain Risk Management practices and reporting dashboards.

  • Develop and implement scheduling, document control, and reporting procedures.

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).

  • Minimum 15 years of management experience in project controls, preferably in the rail or metro sector.

  • Proven expertise in schedule management, document control, and performance tracking.

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments.

  • Familiarity with project control tools and methodologies.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.

  • Life insurance coverage.

  • Medical insurance.

  • Annual leave balance.

  • Company gratuity scheme.

  • Discretionary bonus program.

  • Annual flight contribution.

  • Transportation & housing allowances.

  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Risk Management & Project Controls

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147901

Salary range

-

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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