EOI - Program Controller

Surbana Jurong

  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
SJ Overview: Surbana Jurong Group (SJ Group) is a global multidisciplinary urban, infrastructure and managed services consultancy, headquartered in Singapore. With over 16,000 employees across 120+ offices worldwide, SJ Group is committed to shaping cities into sustainable and smart environments. Our presence in the Middle East is anchored by our contribution to large-scale infrastructure and transport projects across the GCC.We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the following roles as part of a confidential metro rolling stock consultancy bid project in Dubai. All positions are full-time, UAE-based, and require strong GCC experience, with preference given to candidates with RTA project exposure.About the Role: The Program Controller will be responsible for project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and performance reporting across all workstreams. This role ensures alignment between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, enabling timely and efficient project execution.Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule using Primavera P6 or equivalent
  • Monitor progress, identify delays, and propose recovery strategies
  • Prepare dashboards, progress reports, and S-curves for senior management and stakeholders
  • Support cost loading, earned value analysis, and resource planning
  • Liaise with engineering, construction, and commercial teams to align timelines and deliverables
Requirements:
  • MSc/BSc in Engineering or Project Management
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in project controls/scheduling for metro, rail, or infrastructure projects
  • Expert in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project controls tools
  • Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and integrated project delivery
  • Prior UAE or GCC experience preferred; familiarity with RTA procedures is an advantage
Why Join Us?At Surbana Jurong, we bring together talent, teamwork, innovation, and a dynamic workplace to solve complex challenges creatively and collaboratively. Be part of a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your ideas and expertise are valued and rewarded.All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SJ GroupAt Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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