Project Manager - Schedule and Budget Control

Project Manager - Schedule and Budget Control A Project Manager is needed to oversee the development and implementation of project schedules and budgets.Job Responsibilities: Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.Oversee the creation of baseline schedules, progress updates, critical path analysis, and earned value reporting.Ensure proper schedule risk assessments and mitigation plans are in place.Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.Monitor expenditures, cash flow, and financial performance to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.Analyze cost trends and implement corrective actions as necessary.Prepare regular project status reports, dashboards, and KPI summaries for senior management and clients.Develop and maintain project control procedures, ensuring consistent application across projects.Manage change control and variation tracking.Implement and maintain project risk registers.Support the identification and evaluation of project risks and opportunities.Track and manage change orders, trends, and impacts on schedule and cost.Lead a team of planners, cost engineers, and project control analysts.Coordinate closely with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams.Interface with clients on progress, cost, and schedule reporting.Key Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.Minimum 15-18 years of experience in project controls, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.Strong knowledge of project control tools: Primavera P6, Cost Control Systems (e.g. SAP Eco Sys).Experience in large-scale EPC/PMC projects, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemicals, or energy sectors.Solid understanding of project management principles (PMBOK), earned value management, and FIDIC/contractual frameworks.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.PMP, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) certification.Primavera P6 Professional Certification.Experience with ADNOC or other NOC/IOC clients is a strong advantage.