WSP
Project Controls Manager
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 3 weeks ago
- Salary
- AED 12k–18k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Engineering & Technology
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, risk management, reporting, and performance measurement for a major Roads and Highways project in Riyadh. The role will ensure that project objectives are achieved through effective project controls systems, accurate forecasting, and timely reporting to the Client, Project Director, and senior management. The successful candidate will lead the project controls team and work closely with clients, contractors, designers, and supervision teams to monitor project performance, identify potential risks and delays, and recommend corrective actions.
Requirements
Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or related field. Master's Degree is an advantage. PMP, PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or similar certification preferred. Experience Requirements Minimum 15+ years of experience in project controls on major infrastructure projects. Strong experience on Roads, Highways, Expressways, Interchanges, and Transport Infrastructure projects. Previous experience with international engineering consultancy firms. GCC/KSA project experience is highly preferred. Experience working on projects valued above SAR 500 million is desirable. Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project and Power BI. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM). Expertise in schedule analysis, resource planning, and forecasting. Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts. Knowledge of project management methodologies and reporting systems. Competencies Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Strong presentation and report-writing skills. High attention to detail and commercial awareness. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
Responsibilities
The Project Controls Manager will be responsible for planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, risk management, reporting, and performance measurement for a major Roads and Highways project in Riyadh. Lead the project controls team and work closely with clients, contractors, designers, and supervision teams to monitor project performance, identify potential risks and delays, and recommend corrective actions. Provide accurate forecasting and timely reporting to the Client, Project Director, and senior management.
Skills
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Power BI
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Schedule analysis
- Resource planning
- Forecasting
- FIDIC contracts
- Project management methodologies
- Reporting systems
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