Project Controller

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 75,377,000 - 113,065,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC, part of Surbana Jurong, seeks a seasoned Project Controls professional to join our global engineering team. You will develop schedules, manage risk, and support contracts across large infrastructure projects, coordinating with PMs, engineers and finance.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, 5+ years in project controls, and strong skills in Primavera P6, MS Project and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in project controls within engineering, construction, or EPC projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of contract law and project delivery frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project; establish WBS, milestones and deliverables.
• Measure progress, prepare weekly/monthly reports, dashboards and KPIs.
• Identify schedule delays, cost overruns and performance trends.
• Identify, track and manage variations; prepare cost and schedule impact analyses.
• Review contracts, TOR and technical specs; monitor compliance and support contract administration.
• Maintain risk registers; conduct risk analyses and mitigation planning.
• Support in claims and change management; provide data for EOT claims.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Contract Teams and Finance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

Primavera P6

MS Project

Earned Value Management

Cost forecasting

Contract interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Finance

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Advanced Excel

Job description

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the worlds most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings. We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a projects development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations. We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships. Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project; Establish Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), milestones, and deliverables aligned with the Terms of Reference (TOR); Monitor schedule performance and identify critical path impacts; Coordinate schedule updates with technical engineering team; Progress Measurement & Reporting: Measure physical and financial progress against the baseline plan; Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including dashboards and KPIs; Provide insights on schedule delays, cost overruns, and performance trends
• Variation (Change Order) Management: Identify, track, and manage project variations and change orders; Evaluate cost and schedule impacts of variations; Prepare variation estimates, supporting documentation, and justifications; Coordinate approvals with stakeholders, clients, and contract administrators; Monitor implementation of approved variations and update project baselines
• Contract & Terms of Reference (TOR) Management: Review and interpret contracts, TOR, and technical specifications; Ensure project execution aligns with contractual terms and obligations; Monitor compliance with scope, deliverables, and performance requirements; Support contract administration, including claims and dispute resolution; Identify contractual risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Risk Management: Maintain and update risk registers; Identify project risks related to cost, schedule, and contractual issues; Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk analysis; Develop and monitor risk mitigation plans
• Change & Claims Support: Assist in preparation and evaluation of claims related to delays, variations, or contract disputes; Provide supporting data for extension of time (EOT) claims or cost recovery; Analyze project delays and entitlement under contract provisions
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain comprehensive project control records, including schedules, cost reports, and variation logs; Ensure compliance with company standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory guidelines; Support internal and external audits; Collaboration & Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Contract Teams, and Finance; Participate in progress, risk, and performance review meetings; Provide advisory support on cost, schedule, and contract-related matters

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years in project controls within engineering, construction, or EPC projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of contract law and project delivery frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Technical proficiency in: Primavera P6 and/or MS Project and Advanced Excel
• Strong knowledge of: Project scheduling and planning; Cost control and forecasting; Variation/change order management; Contract interpretation and Terms of Reference (TOR); Earned Value Management (EVM)

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!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the worlds most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.