Director of Project Controls & Strategic Delivery

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a dynamic Director - Project Control to lead the project controls team across our extensive development initiatives in Saudi Arabia. You will establish robust cost, schedule and risk frameworks, guide delivery to stay on time and within budget, and provide insightful reporting to executives.

This is a high-impact role in shaping entertainment and leisure projects at scale. We value strategic thinking, strong leadership and proven experience in large-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven track record in project controls in construction or real estate.
• Knowledge of PM methodologies and cost/schedule management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a comprehensive project control system covering cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of project control professionals.
• Monitor project performance and report progress to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to budgets and schedules through planning and control processes.
• Collaborate with project managers to forecast and mitigate risks.
• Create executive-level project control reports and dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvement within project controls using best practices.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations in all project control activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/BA

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a dynamic Director - Project Control to lead the project controls team across our extensive development initiatives in Saudi Arabia. You will establish robust cost, schedule and risk frameworks, guide delivery to stay on time and within budget, and provide insightful reporting to executives.

This is a high-impact role in shaping entertainment and leisure projects at scale. We value strategic thinking, strong leadership and proven experience in large-scale