SJ Group

Technical Manager – Project Controls

Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPosted 2 weeks ago

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Salary
AED 6k–9k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

• Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions • Be part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives About SJ Group Surbana Jurong Group is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. With a strong presence across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, we deliver integrated solutions across the entire project lifecycle—from planning and design to delivery and asset management. About The Role We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager – Project Controls to oversee project planning, scheduling, cost management, risk analysis, and performance reporting for major infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities • Lead project controls activities, including planning, scheduling, cost engineering, risk management, and progress monitoring. • Develop, review, and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6. • Monitor project costs, quantities, schedule performance, and delivery progress. • Prepare and analyse project performance reports, dashboards, and management information. • Develop integrated schedules identifying interdependencies between projects and programmes. • Support the preparation and review of project implementation and management plans. • Use Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software to monitor and control project performance. • Identify schedule and cost risks and provide technical analysis to support corrective actions. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline. • Minimum 15 years of experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, cost management, or project risk management. • Practical experience in cost engineering, quantity management, project analysis, and preparation of project schedules. • Demonstrated experience using Primavera P6. • Experience using Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software. • Experience preparing project performance dashboards and integrated programme schedules. • Experience developing project implementation and management plans for major infrastructure projects. Why Join SJ? Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Help deliver complex infrastructure programmes through robust planning, cost control, risk management, and performance monitoring. All recruitment activities are handled by our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and this role currently does not require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. At 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!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 15 years of experience in project controls, planning, scheduling, cost management, or project risk management. Practical experience in cost engineering, quantity management, project analysis, and preparation of project schedules. Demonstrated experience using Primavera P6. Experience using Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software. Experience preparing project performance dashboards and integrated programme schedules. Experience developing project implementation and management plans for major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Lead project controls activities, including planning, scheduling, cost engineering, risk management, and progress monitoring. Develop, review, and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6. Monitor project costs, quantities, schedule performance, and delivery progress. Prepare and analyse project performance reports, dashboards, and management information. Develop integrated schedules identifying interdependencies between projects and programmes. Support the preparation and review of project implementation and management plans. Use Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software to monitor and control project performance. Identify schedule and cost risks and provide technical analysis to support corrective actions.

Skills

  • Primavera P6
  • Enterprise Project Management (EPM) software
  • cost engineering
  • quantity management
  • project scheduling
  • risk management
  • performance dashboards
  • project analysis
  • planning
  • scheduling
  • cost management
  • progress monitoring
  • dashboard development

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