Project control manager

confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Controls Manager to oversee critical aspects of project management, including planning, cost control, risk management, and document control. This role involves leading teams, developing robust processes, and ensuring seamless integration across various functions. With a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget, you will be pivotal in identifying risks, monitoring performance, and providing actionable insights to stakeholders. If you have a passion for driving project success through strategic management and collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in project controls, with 3+ in a managerial role.
• Expertise in planning, cost control, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, cost control, and risk management teams.
• Develop project schedules and manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management of Planning, Cost Control, Risk Management, and Document Control Sections:

○ Lead and supervise the planning, cost control, risk management, and document control teams.

○ Develop and implement standards, processes, and tools to ensure seamless integration across these functions.

○ Conduct regular performance reviews and identify improvement opportunities.

2. Planning & Progress Monitoring:

○ Develop and maintain the project baseline schedule in collaboration with the planning team.

○ Monitor and update the project schedule, ensuring accurate reflection of progress and anticipated changes.

○ Identify potential schedule risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and coordinate mitigation strategies.

○ Ensure timely preparation and submission of progress reports.

3. Cost Control:

○ Oversee the preparation and management of the project budget, ensuring effective cost allocation and control.

○ Monitor actual costs versus the budget, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.

○ Review cost forecasts and update the cash flow forecast regularly to align with project performance.

4. Risk Management:

○ Develop and maintain a project risk management framework, including a comprehensive risk register.

○ Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts in collaboration with project stakeholders.

○ Ensure risk analysis is integrated into cost and schedule management processes.

○ Facilitate periodic risk review meetings to track mitigation measures.

5. Document Control:

○ Oversee the document control function to ensure that all project documentation is accurate, accessible, and up to date.

○ Implement and maintain document management systems for storing and tracking project documentation.

○ Ensure compliance with project-specific and contractual document control requirements.

○ Monitor document workflows to ensure timely submission, review, and approval of deliverables.

6. Payments Preparation & Review:

○ Supervise the preparation of payment applications to the client, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.

○ Oversee the review and approval of subcontractor invoices and progress certificates.

○ Coordinate with finance and supply chain teams to ensure the timely processing of payments.

7. Supply Chain Coordination:

○ Collaborate with the supply chain team to align procurement schedules with project timelines and budgets.

○ Monitor supply chain performance and address risks to ensure seamless delivery of materials and services.

○ Facilitate communication between the supply chain team and other project stakeholders.

8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

○ Define, monitor, and analyze KPIs related to cost, schedule, progress, risk, and document control performance.

○ Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on KPI trends and necessary corrective actions.

9. Reporting:

○ Oversee the preparation of comprehensive project controls reports, integrating data on progress, cost, risk, cash flow, and document control. ○ Present performance updates to senior management and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable insights.

Skills

● Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

● Experience:

○ Minimum 15 years of experience in project controls, with at least 3 years in a managerial role in construction.

○ Proven expertise in planning, cost control, risk management, cash flow forecasting, and document control.

● Technical Skills:

○ Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and document management systems.

○ Advanced knowledge of cost control and risk management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

○ Familiarity with supply chain processes and document control standards.

Soft Skills:

○ Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

○ Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

○ Detail-oriented with a focus on ensuring compliance and quality.