Role and Responsibilities
- Leads the development and implementation of corporate planning and cost control procedures, systems, and performance standards.
- Oversees project planning, scheduling, and cost control functions to ensure consistency and compliance across all projects.
- Establishes project control frameworks, reporting standards, and KPIs for project monitoring and management reporting.
- Coordinates with Project Directors and Managers to align project schedules and budgets with strategic execution plans.
- Reviews and validates baseline programs, cash flows, and progress reports prepared by project teams before submission to clients.
- Analyzes project performance, cost trends, and progress variances to provide early warnings and management insights.
- Ensures integration between planning, cost control, and procurement functions for accurate forecasting and resource planning.
- Supports tender and estimation teams by providing planning input, risk assessments, and project execution strategies for new bids.
- Approves time extension justifications, recovery plans, and cost impact analyses prepared by the project planning teams.
- Manages departmental resources by mentoring, developing, and evaluating the Planning and Cost Control Engineers.
- Reports overall project control performance to senior management, highlighting potential risks, delays, or cost deviations.
- Implements continuous improvement initiatives within planning and control processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity.
- Ensures all planning and cost control activities are conducted in compliance with contractual requirements, project specifications, and company policies and procedure.
Qualifications Requirements
- 10 to 12 years experience in project planning and controls within the UAE construction industry.
- Strong background in roads and infrastructure projects is essential.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, cost control systems, and ERP/project reporting tools.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and provide executive-level reporting.
