Senior Specialist - Project Controls

AECOM are looking for a Senior Project Controls Specialist to join their team in Dubai who will be responsible for executing comprehensive project control activities across medium to large-scale projects or within a broader project management team. This role includes managing project control systems, analysing performance data, overseeing scope and change management, and contributing to strategic project reporting. The Senior Specialist also undertakes function-wide tasks and supports continuous improvement initiatives, while mentoring junior team members.Job duties:Monitors project financial performance through application of advanced project control methodologies.Works closely with the Project Management team and interfaces with various disciplines.Develops the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and baseline budgets, in coordination with the Project Manager.Collects progress data and performs Earned Value Analysis.Collects actual costs and analyzes performance against baseline budgets.Investigates variances from the baseline and analyzes performance trends. Pro-actively identifies and communicates financial risks and opportunities.Develops and communicates weekly performance tracking reports.Establishes and analyzes project cost projections based on deployments and cost trends.Provides project performance data for project audit reviews purposes and participates in Management reviews.Maintains records of the project financial files in line with the company’s established protocols.Drives compliance to AECOM governance requirements.Safeguards AECOM’s Change Management process.Works with company financial systems and processes.  Requirements:Solid knowledge and hands on experience on Earned Value Management methodology and its application on complex design projects.Solid understanding of cost/schedule integration concepts and progress measurement fundamentals.Strong analytical skills and structured thinking.Ability to present and communicate effectively financial data for different audiences.Solid understanding of accounting principles and recognizes the financial impact of various project actions and contractual obligations.Proficient with tools and techniques to analyze and present substantial amount of data.