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Project Controls Director

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Controls Director to join our team! In this role you will get to make a positive impact on the delivery of project controls services across the sector, and help create and implement best practices.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

Leads Project Controls organization within the assigned sector and manages resource assignments and staffing requirements within the department.

Manages a diversified team of project controls managers/engineers who are qualified to analyze, evaluate, and forecast project schedules and costs.

Manages, or delegates, all project controls functions within the sector, including schedule management, cost control and forecasting, corporate reporting, and risk management. Collaborates with the Commercial Department to provide specialized support for executing robust change management process.

Supports the Sector Manager in identifying means and methods for increasing margins, improving cashflow, and achieving top-line growth. Leads and/or supports the delivery of various corporate requirements, including corporate reporting, business planning, cash management, etc.

Establishes and maintains regular contact with Program Directors/Managers to ensure that their Project Controls related requirements are fulfilled.

Interfaces with clients as/when required to support the business as the \xe2\x80\x98face\xe2\x80\x99 of Project Controls for the sector.

Leads project controls efforts during proposals (pre-contract) and mobilization (post-contract). During the proposal stage, develops the proposal schedule, WBS, cost estimate for project controls services, and project controls-related proposal content. Upon award, identifies/assigns project controls resources, develops/implements systems and procedures, and revalidates project baseline schedule and budget.

As a member of the Regional Project Controls Leadership, participates in identifying initiatives focused on the improvement and advancement of project controls services across the organization, and leads the implementation of those initiatives, either within the sector or across the region.

Oversees the development and maintenance of established systems and procedures, and utilizes best practices to introduce further improvements to existing and new business processes.

Functionally manages all project controls resources within the sector, including staff assignments/requirements, performance reviews, training and development.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this role as may be required.

What Required Skills You\'ll Bring:

Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

Professional certification via a renowned accreditation body in project management and/or controls.

Minimum 15 years of related experience, including 5 years of supervisory/managerial experience.

Experience in leading project controls organization(s), either on major programs or at corporate level, within a reputed consultancy organization.

Diversified knowledge and experience in all aspects of project controls, with specific focus on planning/scheduling, cost control, earned value management, reporting, and risk management. Equally robust knowledge of both schedule and cost management is required.

Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various Project Controls Software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Incumbent must meet Parsons Project Controls Manager Certification requirements.

What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring:

Proven ability in delivering informal and formal presentations, both internally and externally, for high-level matters, e.g. substantiation of a business case or presenting a solution to a complex problem.

Thorough knowledge of industry best practices.

A desire to seek improvements despite the challenges.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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