Riyadh-Based Planning & Project Controls Lead

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 131,153 - 196,729; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career growth

Professional development opportunities

Contribute to Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 projects

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Planning and Project Controls Specialist to join its project delivery team. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective project planning, scheduling, and cost control across major infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in large-scale projects, with strong analytical skills to interpret complex data effectively. AECOM offers opportunities for career growth while contributing to landmark projects supporting Saudi Arabia Vision 2030.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and project controls within large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex project data.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using approved planning tools.
• Establish project baselines, milestones, and progress measurement systems.
• Track project performance against schedule, cost, and resource plans.
• Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and earned value analyses.
• Identify schedule risks, delays, and cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support cost control activities including forecasting, trend analysis, and cash flow monitoring.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to align planning data.
• Support change management processes by assessing schedule and cost impacts.
• Ensure planning and controls procedures comply with AECOM standards and client requirements.
• Assist in claims support, time impact analysis, and project close-out documentation.

Skills

Project planning and scheduling

Project controls and cost monitoring

Earned value management

Risk and change analysis

Reporting and stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Planning and Project Controls Specialist to join its project delivery team. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective project planning, scheduling, and cost control across major infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in large-scale projects, with strong analytical skills to interpret complex data effectively. AECOM offers opportunities for career growth while contributing to landmark projects supporting Saudi Arabia Vision 2030.