Projects Control Manager

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced Projects Control Manager in Dubai, UAE. The role suits a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of experience in projects control within the oil and gas, energy or infrastructure sectors. The manager oversees project controls, ensures cost and schedule adherence and delivers project performance analysis to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain project control frameworks covering cost management, schedule management and performance tracking.
• Analyse project performance data and prepare variance reports, forecasts and earned value management analyses for stakeholder review.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures and financial commitments against approved baselines and identify cost overruns or savings.
• Establish and manage project schedules, track progress against milestones and identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct risk analysis and develop contingency plans.
• Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards on project status, KPIs and recommendations.
• Work with project teams, engineering, procurement and construction to ensure accurate controls documentation.
• Customise project management tools and report on them, and mentor junior controls staff.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in projects control, project management or related roles in oil and gas, energy or infrastructure.
• Expertise in cost management, budget forecasting and financial analysis on large-scale capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience with earned value management (EVM).
• Knowledge of oil and gas, energy or infrastructure project delivery methods; experience in the Middle East or with international teams preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
• Financial modelling, data analysis tools and ERP systems.
• Risk analysis and mitigation planning.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.