Project Control Engineer | 5+ Years Experience | Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Widehorizonco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Widehorizonco in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Project Control Engineer to support project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, performance analysis and reporting for construction and infrastructure projects.

The candidate will maintain project control processes, track performance, analyze delays and provide accurate progress information to project teams. This role emphasizes KPIs, schedule management and effective reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Controls.
• Proven experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Planning, scheduling, progress tracking and project reporting experience.
• Experience monitoring performance and analyzing delays.
• Strong knowledge of project control procedures and methodologies.
• Understanding of KPIs and schedule management.
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules.
• Track project progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Monitor project performance using KPIs and control procedures.
• Analyze schedule performance and identify delays and risks.
• Support analysis of delays and their impacts.
• Prepare regular project progress reports and updates.
• Monitor activities against planned targets and timelines.
• Coordinate with project teams for accurate progress information.
• Maintain project control documentation and reporting processes.
• Provide performance information to support management decisions.
• Contribute to effective schedule management throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project controls

Planning & scheduling

Progress tracking

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Location

Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Engineering & Technical
• Construction & Real Estate

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Control Engineer to support project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, performance analysis, and reporting for construction and infrastructure projects in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining effective project control processes, tracking project performance against established plans, analyzing delays, and supporting project teams with accurate progress and schedule information. Strong knowledge of project control procedures, KPIs, and schedule management is essential.

This position offers opportunities for career growth and professional development within project controls and construction management. Experience gained in planning, scheduling, performance monitoring, and project reporting can support progression into senior project controls and project management positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules.
• Track project progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Monitor project performance using established KPIs and project control procedures.
• Analyze schedule performance and identify potential delays and risks.
• Support the identification and analysis of project delays and their impacts.
• Prepare regular project progress reports and performance updates.
• Monitor project activities against planned targets and timelines.
• Coordinate with project teams to obtain accurate progress information.
• Maintain effective project control documentation and reporting processes.
• Provide project performance information to support management decision-making.
• Contribute to effective schedule management throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Controls.
• Proven experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Practical experience in planning, scheduling, progress tracking, and project reporting.
• Experience monitoring project performance and analyzing delays.
• Strong knowledge of project control procedures and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of project KPIs and schedule management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and compensation details have not been specified for this position.

The role provides an opportunity to develop advanced expertise in project controls, planning, scheduling, performance analysis, and construction project management. Continued professional development and practical project experience can support progression toward Senior Project Control Engineer, Project Controls Manager, Planning Manager, or broader project management roles.