Planning & Project Controls Engineer

Tbar Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tbar Holding seeks a highly analytical PMO Planning & Project Controls Engineer to oversee a portfolio of commercial and residential developments in Saudi Arabia. The role blends hands-on site execution with governance, portfolio tracking, and executive reporting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will develop master schedules, review schedules from main contractors, implement Earned Value Management (EVM), and build executive Power BI dashboards pulling data from Primavera P6 and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7–12 years of proven experience in Project Controls and Planning; balanced site and governance background preferred.
• Expert Primavera P6 scheduling; advanced Power BI data modeling and Excel skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain Master Schedules for multiple real estate projects.
• Baseline and analyze Level 3 and Level 4 schedules from main Contractors and consultants.
• Consolidate multi-project data into PMO-level portfolio reports showing timeline health, resources, and cash flow.
• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM); track S-Curves, SPI, CPI.
• Identify schedule slippage and cost overruns; propose recovery plans.
• Perform delay analysis (TIA/EOT) and maintain site-event records.

Skills

PMO

Planning & Scheduling

EVM

Data Analytics

Power BI

Primavera P6

Excel

Cost Control

Reporting

Risk & Recovery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive PMO / Planning & Project Controls Engineer to join our growing Projects Management Department. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential real estate developments.

The ideal candidate possesses a unique hybrid background: hands-on site execution experience with a Main Contractor, coupled with the strategic governance, portfolio tracking, and executive reporting required by a Real Estate Developer. You will be instrumental in establishing robust project controls, mitigating risks, and ensuring our projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain comprehensive Master Schedules for multiple concurrent real estate projects from initiation to handover.
• Review, baseline, and critically analyze Level 3 and Level 4 detailed schedules submitted by Main Contractors and consultants.
• Consolidate multi-project data into clear, PMO-level portfolio reports highlighting overall timeline health, resource allocation, and cash flow forecasting.

2. Project Controls & Performance Monitoring (EVM)

• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to track project performance.
• Generate and maintain accurate S-Curves, tracking Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI).
• Identify early warning signs of schedule slippage or cost overruns and propose actionable recovery plans.

3. Delay Analysis & Claims Management

• Perform critical path analysis and evaluate Extension of Time (EOT) claims submitted by contractors.
• Utilize Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and other delay analysis techniques to assess the validity of claims and variations.
• Maintain comprehensive records of site events, delays, and disruptions to protect the developer’s commercial interests.

4. Data Analytics & Executive Reporting

• Design, build, and maintain interactive executive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, integrating data directly from Primavera P6 and advanced Excel models.
• Automate periodic progress reports tailored for senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure all data modeling and visualizations accurately reflect real-time site progress and financial milestones.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience: Minimum 7 - 12 years of proven experience in Project Controls and Planning. A balanced career history working for both Main Contractors (site execution) and Real Estate Developers/PMCs (governance) is highly preferred.

Software Mastery:

• Expert-level proficiency in Primavera P6 (building cost/resource-loaded schedules).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard creation).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas).

Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of EVM, TIA, construction sequencing, and real estate development lifecycles.

Language: Professional fluency in English and Arabic.