Program Controls Manager

KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

Job Title: Program Controls Manager
Company: KBR-Abu Dhabi
Project: Water Transmission Scheme
Location: Abu Dhabi
Experience Required: 15+ years
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract

Job Purpose:
The Engineering Project Controls Manager will oversee the Water Transmission Scheme s planning, scheduling, progress reporting, coordination of resources and ownership of the change management process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain project control systems, covering cost, schedule and scope management.
• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and ensure accurate project tracking across all lots.
• Review DELIVERY CONTRACTORS schedules, progress reports, and forecasts for alignment with program objectives.
• Provide periodic progress and performance updates to the Program Director and stakeholders.
• Lead change management processes, ensuring proper assessment of impact on time, cost, and resources.
• Prepare and maintain project cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor project expenditures and cost trends, identifying potential variances from the approved budget.
• Collaborate with DELIVERY CONTRACTORS to review cost submissions, identify discrepancies, and propose corrections.
• Conduct value engineering and cost-benefit analyses to optimize project resources.
• Prepare detailed cost reports for stakeholders, including earned value analysis (EVA) and cost performance indicators (CPI).
• Support change management processes, assessing the cost impact of scope changes and variations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor project progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to address any deviations from the project plan.
• Prepare and present regular project reports to senior management and the client, detailing progress, challenges and solutions, commercial status, risks etc.
• Ensure effective risk management strategies are in place to mitigate potential project risks and issues.
• Guide and mentor project team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to maintain project support and mitigate any concerns.

Qualifications And Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 15+ years of experience in projects, specifically in large power and water distribution programmes.
• Certification in project and cost control engineering (e.g., CCP, ICEAA) is preferred.
• Proven experience in a similar role on programmes with a similar scope.
• 8+ years in cost engineering roles, preferably within large-scale EPC Contractor projects.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and cost control software
• Proficiency in project scheduling and resource management.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.