Project Controls Manager Speed Rail Project UAE
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Railroad / Railway, Quantity Surveyor, Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Railroad / Railway, Quantity Surveyor, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Employment Type: Full-Time | Project-Based
Industry: Railway Infrastructure / High-Speed Rail / Construction
Company: SEGULA Technologies
SEGULA Technologies is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to support a major high-speed rail infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The successful candidate will lead the project controls function across engineering and design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, ensuring effective planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, cost forecasting and risk management.
This position requires strong contractor-side experience in major multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, ideally within railway or high-speed rail construction.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Scheduling
Lead and manage the project controls, planning and progress reporting team.
Develop, maintain and monitor the integrated project schedule using Primavera P6.
Ensure alignment of schedules across work packages, engineering teams, project partners and subcontractors.
Monitor progress against approved baselines, contractual milestones and the critical path.
Identify schedule deviations and develop appropriate recovery and mitigation plans.
Prepare detailed look-ahead schedules covering engineering approvals, procurement, permits, site access, resource allocation and construction readiness.
Progress Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor and validate actual project progress against the approved baseline.
Prepare weekly and monthly project controls reports, dashboards and management presentations.
Highlight schedule risks, performance deviations, outstanding decisions and corrective actions.
Coordinate with construction and engineering teams to ensure accurate progress measurement and reporting.
Cost Control & Performance Management
Coordinate with Commercial and Finance teams on project budgets, financial commitments, cost forecasts and cash flow.
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to evaluate project performance.
Support cost and schedule forecasting to identify potential deviations from project objectives.
Risk Management & Claims Support
Identify and assess schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Conduct delay analysis and evaluate the impact of variations and changes.
Support Extension of Time (EOT) submissions through accurate scheduling analysis and supporting documentation.
Provide early warnings and recommend practical recovery measures.
Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
Participate in project progress and coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Present project controls findings, schedule performance and recovery strategies to senior management.
Ensure consistency between reported progress, site records and project schedules.
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