Parsons

Program Planning & Cost Control Lead

United Arab Emirates · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerParsons
LocationUnited Arab Emirates
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted29 Sep 2026

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Program Planning & Cost Control Lead

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is seeking a Program Planning & Cost Control Lead to join our PMC team in Abu Dhabi. This role is responsible for leading planning, scheduling and project controls activities on major infrastructure projects, ensuring effective programme delivery, cost control and contractual compliance.

What You'll Be Doing:

Lead project planning, scheduling, and project controls using Primavera P6.

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Develop and maintain integrated project schedules aligned with contractual milestones.

Monitor project progress, risks, and performance, and prepare management reports.

Review contractors' programmes, assess schedule impacts, and evaluate Extension of Time (EOT) claims.

Support contract administration through change management, variations, and claims analysis.

Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

15+ years of project controls experience on major infrastructure projects, preferably in the water/wastewater sector.

Advanced Primavera P6 skills and experience with planning, scheduling, reporting, and EOT claims.

Strong communication; stakeholder and client management skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Knowledge of project controls best practices and standard forms of contract.

Experience in PMC/consultancy environments.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.

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