Senior Specialist - Project Controls

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At 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.There 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.We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Specialist - Project Controls to join our organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and manage all project control functions, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives. You will serve as a strategic partner to project leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making on complex, large-scale initiatives.ResponsibilitiesLeads the setup of comprehensive project control systems, including the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), baseline budgets, and schedules.Captures and analyses current progress and expenditure data to assess project performance.Applies earned value management (EVM) techniques to evaluate cost and schedule performance and forecast Estimate at Completion (EAC) for both cost and labor hours.Conducts risk analysis and support contingency planning to mitigate potential financial and schedule impacts.Ensures compliance to change control processes and protocols.Prepares and delivers detailed project control reports, including performance metrics, forecasts, and variance analyses, to ensure accurate project management.Demonstrates proficiency in project control tools, including scheduling, cost, and document management systems.Utilizes company cornerstone systems to provide cost data in formats aligned with project and organizational requirements.Applies financial terminology and metrics to assess the financial impact of project decisions and actions.Identifies project risks and escalates issues through appropriate channels promptly.Ensures adherence to internal compliance processes and procedures.Performs discrete tasks on complex projects under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager, Associate, or Director.Analyses large and complex financial datasets to identify key project issues and performance trends.Monitors workforce data, labour hours, and cost requirements against budget constraints.Collects and interprets data for trend analysis and forecasting, providing insights into progress and the impact on costs.QualificationsMinimum 6 years of professional experience in project controlsDemonstrated expertise in budget management, cost control, and financial forecastingAdvanced proficiency in schedule management and planning toolsStrong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and applicationsProficiency with project management software and PMIS platformsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detailAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and visualizationProven ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse stakeholder groupsExperience managing large-scale, multi-million dollar projects with consultanciesStrong organizational and time management skillsAdditional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM 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&DD, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.AECOM 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.What makes AECOM a great place to workYou will be part of a gl