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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n AECOM is seeking a Project Controls Lead to lead the planning and programme control function on a major stormwater infrastructure programme in Abu Dhabi. As part of the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team acting on behalf of the client, you will review and monitor the contractors’ and consultants’ programmes. You will also give the client clear, reliable advice on progress, delay and risk to the programme.\nLead the planning team and set the planning and scheduling framework for the programme, including the planning procedures and reporting requirements.\nReview and approve contractors’ and design consultants’ baseline programmes, and check they are logical, resourced and consistent with the contract.\nDevelop and maintain the master programme, integrating the design, procurement, construction and handover activities across all packages.\nMonitor actual progress against the baseline, and review contractors’ monthly programme updates for accuracy.\nIdentify critical path issues, delays and risks early, and recommend recovery or mitigation measures.\nAssess contractors’ extension of time claims, including delay analysis, and give the commercial team and the client well-supported recommendations.\nCoordinate programme interfaces between packages, utilities, authorities and other third parties.\nCarry out schedule risk analysis and look-ahead planning for key milestones.\nTrack key milestones, resource loading and progress curves, and prepare programme dashboards and reports.\nPresent programme status, risks and recovery plans to the client, steering committees and senior stakeholders.\nMake sure planning outputs stay aligned with the cost, change control and risk processes, and work closely with the project controls and commercial teams.\nMentor and develop planners and schedulers, and promote consistent planning standards.\n Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.\nPlanning or scheduling certification (such as PMI-SP or PMP) preferred.\n20+ years of planning experience on major infrastructure projects, with [5-8]+ years in the UAE or GCC.\nProven experience in a PMC, client-side or supervision role on large, multi-package programmes.\nAdvanced skills in Primavera P6, including baseline review, programme updates and critical path analysis.\nStrong experience in delay and extension of time analysis, using recognised techniques.\nGood knowledge of FIDIC contracts and how they affect programme requirements.\nExperience of reporting to government or government-related clients.\nStrong leadership, analytical and communication skills.\n At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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