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Job Description:
Project Controls Manager (Rail Systems)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Manager to join our team!. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing project controls functions, including planning, scheduling, document control, and risk management for a major Rail project in the United Arab Emirates.
What You'll Be Doing:
Provide leadership for planning and scheduling, progress measurement, risk management, cost controls, change management and reporting for the entire project.
Provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to planning & risk staff, interface with clients, and attend regular meetings.
Develop, implement, and maintain project controls processes, procedures, systems, and tools and monitor compliance.
Provide guidance and direction for the resolution of planning and issues as they arise.
Set-up Primavera Project Management System P6 for program management across the planning team with all stakeholders.
Prepare the Integrated master program for the project.
Establish/deliver formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and project.
Arrange project controls workshops/meetings to discuss and assist contractors/consultants to close their project control issues.
Review & challenge any claims and EOT requests.
Review consultants & contractors programs received and analyze them in line with the contractual requirements.
Able to assess and analyze the impact(s) of design and construction changes and schedule slippages.
Coordinates execution of effective Project Risk Management across the project.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical engineering or construction management from a recognized institution.
Minimum 15 years of experience in Planning & Scheduling, Cost Controls, Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis, and Extension of Time Claims in Rail projects, preferably HSR.
Proficiency in project controls software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Primavera Risk Analysis, Power Bi and other relevant tools.
Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management from a recognized institution
- Minimum 15 years of experience in planning and scheduling, cost controls, quantitative schedule risk analysis, and extension-of-time claims in rail projects
- Experience in high-speed rail projects preferred
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Primavera Risk Analysis, Power BI, and other relevant project controls tools
- Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
