Project Control & Change Manager TAQA

Company: KBR-Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi
Experience Required: 15 years

Employment Type: Full-time Contract

About Company

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The KBR team delivers future-forward science technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design and engineering capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Purpose

The Program Controls and Change Manager will oversee the entire Project planning scheduling progress reporting coordination of resources and ownership of the change management process.

This is a PMC role and there will be multiple Supervision Consultants and EPCs appointed directly by the Client. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all planning scheduling and change management requirements on the large-scale power and water transmission projects in Abu Dhabi. This role involves strategic planning resource management and collaboration with various stakeholders to meet project objectives timelines and budget constraints.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall planning execution and delivery of the TRANSCO-NEXUS Project.

• Coordinate with project stakeholders including clients supervision consultants contractors vendors and regulatory authorities to ensure alignment and compliance with project specifications and regulations.

• Oversee the development and implementation of project plans schedules and budgets.

• Provide leadership and direction to project teams fostering a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement.

• Monitor project progress and performance implementing corrective actions as necessary to address any deviations from the project plan.

• Prepare and present regular project reports to senior management and the client detailing progress challenges and solutions commercial status risks etc.

• Ensure effective risk management strategies are in place to mitigate potential project risks and issues.

• Guide and mentor project team members promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.

• Foster strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to maintain project support and mitigate any concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field.

• 15 years of experience in projects specifically in large power and water distribution programmes.

• Proven experience in a similar role on programmes with a similar scope.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

• Proficiency in project scheduling and resource management.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.