Project Controls Manager

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Project Controls Manager to provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for major Power & Energy projects in Abu Dhabi. This role is crucial for ensuring project success throughout the entire lifecycle, from feasibility to closeout, by establishing robust project controls frameworks and enhancing project performance.

WSP is a global leader in engineering, science, and infrastructure solutions, operating in over 50 countries with approximately 83,000 professionals. WSP in the Middle East, with over 3000 professionals, delivers innovative projects across various sectors including transportation, property, energy, and industry. Join us to work on landmark projects and create a better future.

Apply today to become a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, driving excellence in project controls.

Company Overview

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting its multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. WSP in Middle East’s team of 3000+ professionals pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across the transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, power and energy, resources and industry sectors.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 10 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting activities.
• Review and manage project schedules, forecasts, cash flows, and progress measurement systems.
• Monitor project performance and provide executive reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Conduct project health checks, schedule assurance reviews, and project controls audits.
• Support change management, claims assessment, and delay analysis.
• Facilitate risk workshops and maintain risk and issue registers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years of project controls, planning, or project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience in Power & Energy, utilities, water, desalination, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience within Engineering Consultancy, EPC, PMC, Owner's Engineer, or Technical Advisory environments.
• Middle East experience preferred.

Benefits

• Work on landmark projects around the world.
• Embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about.
• Do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself.
• Advance humanity through shaping communities.