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Project Controls Manager, Parsons Brinckerhoff International, Dubai Metro

START Date: 
January, 2005
END Date: 
September, 2005

Responsible for the specification and implementation of a Master Projects Database (MPD), an earned value management (i.e. cost and schedule management) programme enterprise system to facilitate the co-ordination of works and projects between contractors and interfacing parties on London’s infrastructure and rail portfolio; £6.3 billion of infrastructure / system works.

Ensuring that necessary programme, database and report structures are in place to monitor and control the construction, civil and transport systems work portfolios. Establishing the criteria and reporting guidelines for calculating earned value and delivery measurement and determination of interface values and constraints for work package programmes and deliverables.

Managing the co-ordination and integration of works. Production of independent analyses of the status reports provided through the MPD, highlighting key management issues and forecasting future progress and current trends. Developing a teamwork environment and planning / programming best practices. Responsible for conducting training courses to ensure the success of the Project as a whole.

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