Senior Project Controls Engineer

Hill International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Cost Manager with over 17 years of experience in cost control for mega projects. The ideal candidate will manage project schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring compliance with quality and safety policies. Strong communication skills and a relevant degree are essential.

Qualifications

• 17+ years of experience in cost control and project management.
• Ability to perform and present outputs of cost engineering independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedule and budget.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedule and budget.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Cost Control

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule and budget.
• Identify and analyze project dependencies and critical paths.
• Develop and maintain risk management plans and mitigation strategies.
• Update and revise the project schedule and budget as needed.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and budget.
• Identify and analyze variances from the baseline.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address variances.
• Track and manage project risks.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders, including earned value reports, schedule variance reports, and cost performance reports.
• Maintain project records and ensure compliance with project documentation requirements.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Law and Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent degrees from an accredited university.
• At least 17+ years of experience in cost control, including holding the position of cost manager in mega projects.
• Experience in performing, controlling and reviewing costs for engineering disciplines, financial reporting systems and on-site cost analysis.
• Statistical know-how in the fields of sampling distribution, probability, hypothesis testing, knowledge, supervision, personnel management, and training of technical and non-technical work staff.
• The ability to plan, organize, perform, review, and present the outputs of cost engineering, cost estimation, and measurements, including the outputs of planning and scheduling independently, with minimal supervision and judgment in general, from the perspective of knowledge related to the technical skills of planning, scheduling, engineering design, and construction practice.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and start-up processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management written over time through specialized education or practical experience