Program Controls Manager

Overview

Program Controls Manager role at Urban Ridge Supplies. This position involves overseeing project controls for large-scale water transmission projects, including planning, scheduling, progress reporting, resource coordination, and change management. The role requires senior-level expertise in cost engineering and project controls within EPC environments.

Job Details

• Title: Program Controls Manager
• Company: Urban Ridge Supplies
• 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. This is a PMC role with multiple supervision consultants and EPCs appointed by the Client. The successful candidate will oversee all planning, scheduling and change management requirements on large-scale water transmission projects in Abu Dhabi, involving strategic planning, resource management, and stakeholder collaboration to meet objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.

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, assessing impact on time, cost, and resources.
• Prepare and maintain project cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts aligned with objectives.
• Monitor expenditures and cost trends, identifying variances from the approved budget.
• Collaborate with delivery contractors to review cost submissions and propose corrections.
• Conduct value engineering and cost-benefit analyses to optimize resources.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, including earned value analysis (EVA) and cost performance indicators (CPI).
• Support change management processes, assessing cost impact of scope changes.
• Oversee development and implementation of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide leadership to project teams with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and present regular project reports to senior management and clients, detailing progress, challenges, solutions, and risks.
• Ensure effective risk management strategies are in place to mitigate project risks.
• Mentor project team members and promote knowledge sharing.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to maintain project support.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a 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 for stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.