Director - Project Control (MAS2002)

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh seeks a Director - Project Control to lead our project controls team, shaping cost, schedule, risk, and performance management across multiple development initiatives.

You will build robust control frameworks, ensure on-time and on-budget delivery, mentor staff, and deliver executive reports to guide decision-making in Saudi Arabia's entertainment and leisure landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in project controls with a track record in construction or real estate.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools; proficient in scheduling and cost management.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities; capable of mentoring staff.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication skills; able to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, and reporting tools.
• PMP or equivalent certifications are highly regarded.
• Experience in large-scale projects in entertainment/leisure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive project control system covering cost, schedule, risk, and performance management.
• Lead and mentor a team of project control professionals.
• Monitor project performance and report progress to senior management with variance analysis.
• Ensure adherence to budgets and schedules via planning, monitoring, and controlling processes.
• Collaborate with managers to forecast and mitigate project risks.
• Create and present executive-level project control reports and dashboards.
• Drive continuous improvement in the project controls function.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Analytics

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Project controls

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is on the lookout for a dynamic and results-oriented Director - Project Control to lead our project controls team in managing and optimizing our extensive development initiatives. This strategic role requires a proven leader who can establish effective project control frameworks, ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, and provide insightful reporting to key stakeholders. If you are passionate about transforming the entertainment and leisure landscapes of Saudi Arabia and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive project control system that encompasses cost, schedule, risk, and performance management.
• Lead and mentor a team of project control professionals, providing guidance and support in best practices and tools.
• Monitor project performance and report progress to senior management, highlighting issues, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to project budgets and schedules through effective planning, monitoring, and controlling processes.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to formulate accurate forecasts and develop mitigation strategies for potential risks.
• Create and present executive-level project control reports, dashboards, and other materials to facilitate decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project controls function, leveraging industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations in all project control activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in project controls with a demonstrable track record in the construction or real estate sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, with proficiency in project scheduling and cost management.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, along with a detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and relevant reporting tools.
• Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent are highly regarded.
• Prior experience in large-scale projects within the entertainment and leisure industry is an advantage.