Project Control Engineer (Saudi National)

Egisgroup; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Egisgroup in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Project Controls Engineer to manage cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting on complex projects. The role emphasizes earned value management and integration with project teams to deliver accurate financial insights.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in project controls, a Bachelor's in Engineering, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with Primavera P6, Power BI, and ERP systems. PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project controls and cost management.
• Experience in project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls/reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, or ERP systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Track project costs and analyze variances against approved budgets.
• Prepare and maintain BAC, ETC, and EAC.
• Monitor project progress and financial performance.
• Prepare cost forecasts, cash-flow reports, and management dashboards.
• Support project managers in identifying cost risks and corrective actions.
• Apply Earned Value Management principles and track KPIs.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Support monthly project reviews and financial closing activities.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Earned Value Management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Project Controls Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of project management, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and project performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Track project costs and analyze variances against approved budgets.
• Prepare and maintain Budget at Completion (BAC), Estimate to Complete (ETC), and Estimate at Completion (EAC) .
• Monitor project progress and financial performance.
• Prepare cost forecasts, cash-flow reports, and management dashboards.
• Support project managers in identifying cost risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Apply Earned Value Management principles and track key performance indicators.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Support monthly project reviews and financial closing activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in project controls and cost management.
• Experience in project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls/reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, or ERP systems is an advantage.